Madonna and Child 

Andrea del Verrocchio, a Florentine sculptor and painter, is best known for his work during the Early Renaissance period. This painting, *Madonna and Child*, depicts the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus. The painting's composition showcases the artist's masterful use of light and shadow, bringing depth and realism to the figures. The Renaissance emphasis on humanism and naturalism is evident in the lifelike depiction of the Madonna and Child, setting the scene for Verrocchio's later influence on Leonardo da Vinci.