The Madonna of Foligno

The Madonna of Foligno by Raphael
Artist
Raphael
Date
c.1511 - 1512
Style
High renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
Location
Vatican Museums
The Madonna of Foligno is a masterful religious painting by the Italian High Renaissance artist Raphael, created around 1511–1512. Originally painted on a wood panel and later transferred to canvas, it depicts the Virgin Mary, child Jesus, and various saints in a dynamic, atmospheric composition. Raphael’s skillful use of oil paints enhances the luminous quality and depth of the scene, exemplifying the elegance and harmony characteristic of the High Renaissance style.

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