Madonna with Child and Saints 1502

Raphael's "Madonna with Child and Saints" (1502) is a small, intimate painting depicting the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, with Saint Anthony of Padua and Saint Jerome flanking them. The figures are realistically rendered, with a focus on soft, harmonious colors and gentle expressions. This painting exemplifies Raphael's early style, characterized by a clear influence from his mentor Perugino. The work is currently housed in the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Germany, and is considered a significant example of Italian Renaissance art.