Madonna and Child 1505 - 1515

Giovanni Bellini's "Madonna and Child" (1505-1515), located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, is a poignant portrayal of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child. The intimate composition places Mary and her son in the foreground against a tranquil landscape setting, emphasizing their bond and the idyllic nature of the scene. Bellini’s masterful use of light and color, particularly in the rich drapery and the soft hues of the landscape, lend a sense of serenity and devotion to this iconic work of Renaissance art.