Madonna and Child 1470 - 1480

Giovanni Bellini's "Madonna and Child," painted between 1470 and 1480, depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the Christ child, a popular subject in Renaissance art. The intimate composition, with Mary's gaze lowered and the child's hand raised in blessing, evokes a sense of tenderness and devotion. Bellini's use of soft, naturalistic light and detailed rendering of the figures' features contributes to the image's emotional impact, making it a prime example of Early Renaissance painting.