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Virgin of the Rocks

 

Salon 5, Image 2

High Italian Renaissance, 1485

Louvre, Paris

Virgin of the Rocks

Leonardo Da Vinci

This image incorporates the renaissance triangle, the concept of chiaroscuro (subtle play of light and dark) as well as breaking the tradition of Mary not actually holding the Christ Child.

I chose this image because it is mysterious, yet beautiful. It truly sets a dark stage for an otherwise beautiful story.

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