Study for St. Anne

"Study for St. Anne" is an unfinished oil painting by Leonardo da Vinci, created approximately between 1501 and 1519 during the High renaissance period. It depicts Saint Anne with her daughter the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus, who is shown grasping a sacrificial lamb symbolizing his Passion. This piece was originally conceived as a high altarpiece for the Church of Santissima Annunziata in Florence and reflects Leonardo's longstanding interest in the theme. The artwork exists as a sketch and study on paper, highlighting Da Vinci’s meticulous preparation process.