Madonna with the Milk Soup 1520

Gerard David's "Madonna with the Milk Soup" (c. 1520) is a Northern Renaissance painting depicting the Virgin Mary feeding baby Jesus with a spoon. The composition, with its focus on domesticity, highlights the earthly nature of the divine. The setting, a simple room with a window overlooking a landscape, further emphasizes the connection between the sacred and the everyday. This painting offers a glimpse into the life of the Holy Family, highlighting themes of motherhood, nourishment, and the importance of simple pleasures.