Christ with the soul of the Virgin 1506

Andrea Mantegna's "Christ with the Soul of the Virgin" is a painting created in 1506, the year of the artist's death. The composition depicts Christ, seated on clouds and surrounded by angels, holding the soul of the Virgin Mary, which appears as a small female figure. The use of a vibrant palette and realistic detail, particularly in the depiction of the angels' faces, is characteristic of Mantegna's style. This painting exemplifies the religious devotion and artistic innovation of the Early Renaissance period.