Madonna in the Meadow

"Madonna in the Meadow," also known as the Madonna del Prato, is a captivating Religious painting by Raphael from 1506, exemplifying the High renaissance style. This oil on board masterwork depicts the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child and Saint John the Baptist set within a lush landscape. Renowned for its harmonious composition and delicate portrayal, it has been housed in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna since its long residence in the imperial collection at the Vienna Belvedere. The painting reflects Raphael's skill in blending divine serenity with naturalism characteristic of the High renaissance.