Altarpiece of San Zeno in Verona, central panel Madonna and Angels 1459

Andrea Mantegna's "Madonna and Angels" (1459) is the central panel of the Altarpiece of San Zeno in Verona, Italy. The painting displays the typical characteristics of Mantegna's style, particularly his use of perspective and the depiction of classical elements such as the architectural setting and the figures' garments. The Virgin Mary sits enthroned, holding the Christ Child, surrounded by a choir of angels. The scene is set within a classical-inspired architectural frame, contributing to Mantegna's characteristic fusion of Renaissance and Classical elements. The detailed figures and the intricate architectural setting showcase Mantegna's exceptional mastery of perspective and realism, which distinguishes him as one of the leading artists of the Early Renaissance.