Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John
ca 1522-1523
Correggio masterfully captures a tender, intimate moment between the Virgin Mary and two chubby, curly-haired toddlers—Jesus and the infant John the Baptist. Notice how the baby Jesus points directly at his cousin John, a classic Renaissance symbol foreshadowing John's future role as the one who announces Christ. The soft, smoky lighting and the dreamy landscape in the background show Correggio's deep love for Leonardo da Vinci's style, blending divine subjects with a very human, cozy warmth.
Location: Museo del Prado, Madrid
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