Madonna Borghese 1486 - 1539

The "Madonna Borghese" is a red chalk drawing created between 1486 and 1539 by an anonymous artist. This study of the Virgin Mary's head, with her hair covered by a simple cloth, is a testament to the Renaissance focus on realism and anatomical detail. The drawing is characterized by its delicate lines and subtle shading, capturing the subtle contours of the Madonna's face with great precision. The "Madonna Borghese" is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark.