The Madonna of Humility c. 1423 - 1424

"The Madonna of Humility" (c. 1423-1424) by Masaccio is a tempera painting depicting the Virgin Mary seated on a cushion with the Christ Child in her arms. The composition is intimate and serene, with a gentle, almost childlike, representation of the divine. The setting is simple, with a red cloth draped behind Mary and two angels flanking the scene, emphasizing the sacredness of the moment. This painting embodies the Early Renaissance's focus on naturalism, evident in the realistic depiction of Mary's figure and the soft, delicate features of the Christ Child.