Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist 1620 - 1630

"Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist" (1620–30), by Orsola Maddalena Caccia, portrays the Virgin Mary, the infant Jesus, and the infant Saint John the Baptist. Set against a verdant landscape, the painting depicts Mary holding the Christ child who gestures towards a lamb, the traditional symbol of Christ. The inclusion of Saint John the Baptist, who holds a banner and points to the Christ child, reinforces the sacred nature of the scene. This work, currently on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Caccia's talent for depicting religious subjects with a delicate touch and a sense of quiet contemplation.