Madonna Litta (Madonna and the Child)

The Madonna Litta (Madonna and the Child) is a renowned example of a religious painting from the High renaissance period, attributed to Leonardo da Vinci. Created using tempera on canvas, it depicts the Virgin Mary tenderly holding the infant Jesus, emphasizing grace, tenderness, and spiritual intimacy characteristic of the era. As one of the few universally acknowledged works of da Vinci, it exemplifies masterful composition and delicate execution typical of High renaissance art.