Madonna and Child with St. John the Baptist

Madonna and Child with St. John the Baptist is a painting created by Andrea del Sarto between 1500 and 1525. 



The artwork depicts the Madonna holding the Christ Child, who is reaching out towards a young St. John the Baptist. Another young figure, possibly an angel, is partially visible behind St. John. The figures are rendered in a soft, sfumato style characteristic of the High Renaissance, with subtle gradations of light and shadow creating a sense of depth and volume. The color palette is muted, dominated by earth tones and dark blues, with touches of warmer reds in the Madonna's robe. The composition is intimate and focused, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. The painting is currently in museum storage, and measures 0.85 meters in width and 1.05 meters in height.