Leonardo da Vinci

  • Madonna of the Carnation (circa 1475)

    Madonna of the Carnation (circa 1475)

    Leonardo da Vinci (Italian, 1452-1519)

    A young mother cradles her child, fingers brushing a bright carnation. The flower’s red petals echo the delicate folds of her sleeve, while the infant reaches with curious hands. Light spills across their faces, softening the quiet intimacy of the moment.