Madonna Litta

Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio's Madonna Litta (c.1490) is a remarkable example of High renaissance Religious painting that captures an intimate scene of the Virgin Mary breastfeeding the Christ child, a depiction known as Madonna lactans. Executed in Oil on panel, the artwork features a dark interior with two arched openings revealing a mountainous landscape in aerial perspective. The figures exemplify the delicate realism and spiritual serenity characteristic of the period, emphasizing the devotional nature of the piece. Christ holds a goldfinch, symbolizing his future Passion.