The Sistine Madonna
- Artist
- Raphael
- Date
- 1513
- Style
- High renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
The Sistine Madonna, also known as Madonna di San Sisto, is a renowned religious painting created by the Italian master Raphael during the High renaissance period. Executed around 1513–1514, this Oil painting was commissioned by Pope Julius II for the church of San Sisto in Piacenza. As one of Raphael's final Madonnas, it is celebrated for its impeccable composition and divine serenity. The masterpiece is painted on a canvas and has been lauded by Giorgio Vasari as "a truly rare and extraordinary work," exemplifying the heights of Renaissance artistry.
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