Leonardo da Vinci (begun 1483 A.D.)
Madonna of the Rocks
Oil on wood
Madonna of the Rocks
Oil on wood
This painting makes use of ground-breaking light and shading techniques which "immerse [the figures] in a layer of atmosphere". Leonardo visually unites the figures in his painting using pyramidal composition, with Mary at it's apex. The vivid background and foreground accurately many natural features such as a pond closest to the viwer, various flora and fauna, and a strikingly mountainous landscape which rises above the figures. The sense of depth in this piece is incredible, giving the scene a realistic feel.
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