The Virgin and Child with St. Anne (1500-1513) by Leonardo da Vinci

Artwork Name

The Virgin and Child with St. Anne
Artist

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), Italian
Dimensions

Oil on poplar panel
Collection Source

Louvre Museum, Paris, Franc
License

Public Domain Content: Free for Personal & Commercial Use

12412 × 17272 pixels, JPEG, 158.8 MB
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About the Artist

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), Italian, A true Renaissance genius, he excelled not only in painting, but also in science, engineering, anatomy, and architecture. He approached art with a scientific mind, and science with an artist’s eye. His notebooks are filled with studies of the human body, flight, nature, and machines that were centuries ahead of their time. He painted with unmatched skill and subtlety, capturing emotion and movement like no one else of his era. Works like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper are celebrated worldwide for their technical brilliance and psychological depth. He left behind a legacy of curiosity, invention, and beauty that continues to inspire.

Artwork Story

“The Virgin and Child with St. Anne” is an oil painting by Leonardo da Vinci, created between 1500 and 1513. It portrays Saint Anne, her daughter the Virgin Mary, and the infant Jesus. In the scene, Jesus plays with a sacrificial lamb, symbolizing his future Passion, while Mary attempts to restrain him, and Anne watches tenderly. The painting is renowned for its intricate composition and the delicate interplay of human emotions, reflecting Leonardo’s profound grasp of both human and divine themes.