The Family of Ludovico Gonzaga 1477

Andrea Mantegna's "The Family of Ludovico Gonzaga" (1477), located in the Vatican Museums, showcases the Renaissance artist's masterful use of perspective and detail. The painting depicts Ludovico Gonzaga, the Marquess of Mantua, kneeling before his patron, Cardinal Francesco Gonzaga. The composition emphasizes the family's wealth and status through luxurious clothing, elaborate architecture, and a sense of grandeur. Mantegna's signature use of foreshortening, evident in the figures' outstretched hands, further enhances the painting's depth and realism.