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An older woman sits with her daughter on her lap, who leans toward a child holding a lamb. Leonardo da Vinci captured this scene for the Church of Santissima Annunziata. [1] He worked on this painting between circa 1503 and circa 1519. [2]
This unusual composition features Mary sitting directly in her mother's lap. [1] The figures form a tight, diagonal pyramid. St. Anne's hand on Mary's shoulder symbolises maternal guidance. [3] You can explore more artworks of Leonardo da Vinci in our collection of art of the High Renaissance era.
The Sfumato and Earthy Colors of the Louvre Masterpiece
The original masterpiece was painted with oil on poplar panel. [2] It is now in the collection of the Louvre Museum in Paris. [2] Before that, the duc de Richelieu owned it in 1629. [2] The artist used terracotta red, slate blue, and dusty blue for the garments.
The soft, hazy transition between light and shadow is called sfumato. It creates a misty atmosphere in the blue mountains. The lamb acts as a symbol of innocence and Jesus' future sacrificial Passion. [1] To see his soft brushwork, view his sketch of a young woman with tousled hair. This work sits among the most famous art masterpieces.
Choosing Your Santissima Annunziata Reproduction Size
Bringing this Renaissance atmosphere into your home starts with selecting the right scale. Our hand-painted the virgin and child with saint anne reproduction is crafted brushstroke-by-brushstroke. The artists use oil on museum-grade linen canvas to capture the soft transitions of the original.
Prices start from $350 for an unframed canvas. We list seven sizes on our page, but you can also commission custom canvas dimensions to match the original proportions. We offer stretched canvas and classic frames to suit your room.
