“Madonna and Child with St. John the Baptist” is an exquisite oil painting on wood by Andrea del Sarto, executed in the year 1512. This artwork, which belongs to the High Renaissance art movement and measures 90 x 70 cm, resides in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austria. The painting is a prime example of the religious genre.
The artwork features the figure of the Madonna, elegantly draped and in a serene posture, holding the Child Christ on a pedestal. The infant Saint John the Baptist is also present, leaning towards the Madonna in an affectionate manner. The backdrop of the painting is an idyllic landscape with subdued hues, aligning with the peaceful and divine theme. The soft and graceful expressions of the figures, combined with the delicate rendering of their forms, exemplify Andrea del Sarto’s mastery in capturing both divinity and human tenderness.
