Raphael Sanzio, Madonna of the Rose (fresco)

Description

Mary is seated on the right of the painting and holds the Child Jesus who He rests his left foot on the furniture in the foreground. The small man is naked and forcefully grasps a scroll that St. John offers him Giovannino. On the cartouche you can read the inscription "Agnus Dei". The Virgin She wears an indigo dress with red sleeves. Blonde hair is composed with two braids wrapped around the head and tied with a ribbon blue. A clear and transparent veil then descends towards the right shoulder. San Giovannino is standing on the ground, in the background and partly hidden from the Virgin's legs. The Saint looks at Mary who reciprocates his and holds a small processional cross in his left hand. San Finally, Giuseppe is in a slightly backward position, behind the Madonna. He wears a brown cloak that covers him entirely and looks accompany St. John the Baptist. On the plane on which the Child Jesus rests is A rose with two buds has been laid. The background is completely in shadow and no environmental details or furnishings are captured. The inscription that appears on the cartouche it is "AGNUS DEI". St. John the Baptist then offers Jesus this written to anticipate his sacrifice.