Madonna of the Cave 1489

Andrea Mantegna's "Madonna of the Cave," painted in 1489, depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child in a rocky setting. The composition is characterized by the dramatic use of perspective and the meticulous detail of the figures and the landscape. The painting, now housed in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, is an excellent example of Mantegna's style, known for its precise, almost sculptural rendering of figures and the use of strong, clear colors. This work is considered a masterpiece of the Early Renaissance period.