Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist

Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist (c. 1515) is a Oil on panel by Antonio da Correggio. In this intimate devotional panel, the young Correggio demonstrated his own evolving style while also assimilating lessons from other great painters of his era. The work’s pyramidal grouping of figures reflects the style of Raphael , while their soft outlines and the Virgin’s enigmatic smile recall the work of Leonardo da Vinci. The landscape in the background adds to the painting’s charm and demonstrates the artist’s knowledge of Northern European precedents. The gentle sensuousness of the figures and the. Giclee printed to order on enhanced matte art paper.