Madonna and Child with St. Catherine and a Rabbit
- Artist
- Titian
- Date
- 1530
- Style
- High renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Louvre
"Madonna and Child with St. Catherine and a Rabbit" is a notable religious painting by Titian, created around 1530 during the High renaissance period. Executed in oil on canvas, this religious artwork depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, accompanied by St. Catherine. Mary cradles a white rabbit, symbolizing fertility, purity, and the mystery of the Incarnation, as well as her virginity. The rabbit’s ability to conceive while pregnant underscores themes of miraculous birth. Signed "Ticianus f.," this masterpiece exemplifies art of the High renaissance and remains a significant example of Titian’s mastery in oil painting.
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