The Virgin of the Rocks
- Artist
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Date
- 1483 - c.1505 ; Florence , Italy
- Style
- High renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- National Gallery
Leonardo da Vinci’s The Virgin of the Rocks exemplifies his mastery in High renaissance art and dedication to detailed religious painting. Created using Oil on a Panel, it depicts the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child, John the Baptist, and an angel within a mysterious rocky landscape. The composition showcases Da Vinci’s innovative use of sfumato and perspective. As one of his few extensive works, it demonstrates his scientific observation and artistic genius, captivating viewers with its spiritual depth and technical brilliance characteristic of the High renaissance.
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