Madonna of the Lilies
- Artist
- Alphonse Mucha
- Date
- 1905
- Style
- Art nouveau
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Mucha Museum
"Madonna of the Lilies" exemplifies the religious painting tradition within the Art nouveau (modern) style, characterized by organic, flowing lines inspired by natural forms like lilies. Created on canvas with oil paints, this artwork showcases the dynamic curves, asymmetry, and sense of movement typical of Jugendstil, a German term for Art nouveau. Its emphasis on decorative elegance and modern materials reflects a reaction against 19th-century eclecticism, blending spirituality with the style’s sinuous, natural motifs.
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