Lesende Madonna mit dem Jesuskind und dem Johannesknaben 

"Lesende Madonna mit dem Jesuskind und dem Johannesknaben" (Reading Madonna with the Christ Child and John the Baptist) is a drawing by Italian Renaissance artist Timoteo Viti (1469-1523), currently housed in the Städel Museum. The piece depicts the Virgin Mary seated with the Christ Child and John the Baptist. Mary holds a book, perhaps suggesting her role as a vessel of divine knowledge. The drawing is executed in a delicate and refined style, highlighting Viti’s mastery of line and form. It exemplifies the High Renaissance's focus on naturalism and classical beauty, and serves as an exceptional example of his drawing technique.