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The Alba Madonna is a circular painting, or tondo, created by Raphael around 1510 during the Italian Renaissance. It depicts the Virgin Mary seated in a landscape with the infant Christ and the young Saint John the Baptist, whose cross is examined by the children. Painted in oil on panel and later transferred to canvas, it belongs to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
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Who painted The Alba Madonna?
*The Alba Madonna* is a famous circular painting, known as a tondo, created by the Italian Renaissance master Raphael around 1510. It is considered one of his greatest masterpieces from his Roman period.
What is depicted in Raphael's The Alba Madonna?
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary seated in a grassy landscape with the infant Christ and a young Saint John the Baptist. The children are shown examining a wooden cross that symbolizes Christ's future crucifixion.
What medium did Raphael use for The Alba Madonna?
The masterpiece was painted in oil on a round wooden panel. Oil paint allowed Raphael to achieve the rich colors, soft lighting, and incredibly detailed drapery that define the High Renaissance style.
Where can The Alba Madonna be viewed today?
The painting is currently housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. It was acquired by American industrialist Andrew Mellon in the 1930s and later donated to the museum's collection.
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