Madonna of the Cloth
- Artist
- Raphael
- Date
- c.1514
- Style
- High renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Palazzo Pitti
Raphael's Madonna of the Cloth (c. 1514) is a renowned religious painting created during the High renaissance period. This panel artwork depicts the Madonna and Child with a tender intimacy, exemplifying Raphael’s mastery of composition and grace. Painted with Oil paints, it showcases his skill in capturing delicate details and luminous colors. As one of the last Madonnas painted by Raphael, it embodies the spiritual serenity and technical excellence that Giorgio Vasari praised as "a truly rare and extraordinary work."
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