Madonna Litta
c. 1490 Hermitage Museum
About this artwork
The Madonna Litta is a painting depicting the Virgin Mary breastfeeding the infant Jesus. It is traditionally attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, though many scholars believe it to be the work of his pupil, Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio.
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The painting takes its name from the Litta family of Milan, who owned the work for many years. It is a classic example of the 'Madonna Lactans' iconography, representing the human and nurturing aspect of the Mother of God, a popular subject for private devotion in the Renaissance era.
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Madonna Litta
Leonardo da Vinci, c. 1490
