Study for Madonna and Child with St. Anne

The "Study for Madonna and Child with St. Anne" is an unfinished High Renaissance oil painting by Leonardo da Vinci, created around 1501–1519. It portrays Saint Anne, her daughter the Virgin Mary, and the infant Jesus, who is grasping a sacrificial lamb symbolizing his Passion. Leonardo’s meticulous Sketch and study process is evident in the composition and delicate details. The artwork was originally commissioned as the high altarpiece for the Church of Santissima Annunziata in Florence. The painter's mastery of techniques like wash and his use of paper for studies reflect his profound dedication to exploring human emotion and proportion.