The Madonna of the Carnation
- Artist
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Date
- c.1480 ; Milan , Italy
- Style
- Early renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Alte Pinakothek
The Madonna of the Carnation is a renowned religious painting by Leonardo da Vinci, created during the Early renaissance period. This panel artwork depicts the Virgin Mary tenderly holding the Christ Child, who is delicately grasping a carnation flower. Noted for its exquisite use of oil paints and masterful composition, the piece exemplifies Leonardo’s skill in capturing human emotion and serene intimacy. As one of the few works reliably attributed to him, it highlights his influence on the development of High Renaissance art.
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