Sistine Madonna, Renaissance oil painting at Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, Dresden, Germany
The Sistine Madonna depicts the Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus, accompanied by Pope Sixtus II, Saint Barbara, and two cherubs at the bottom of the composition.
Raphael completed this masterwork between 1512 and 1513 for the Benedictine monastery of San Sisto in Piacenza, before it was purchased by Augustus III of Poland in 1754.
This painting influenced numerous artists throughout centuries and generated particular attention for its cherubs, which became independent decorative elements across various mediums.
The painting measures 269.5 centimeters in height and 201 centimeters in width, making it a substantial piece within the museum's permanent collection.
During World War II, the Soviet Army transported the painting to Moscow, where it remained at the Pushkin Museum until its return to Dresden in 1955.
Location: Dresden
Inception: 1510s
Creator: Raphael
Height: 269.5 cm
Width: 201 cm
Made from material: oil paint, canvas
GPS coordinates: 51.05339,13.73471
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:17
This collection brings together Renaissance masterpieces that dialogue with Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. From Milan to Florence, passing through European museums, discover works by the greatest masters of this prolific period that shaped art history between the 15th and 16th centuries. Da Vinci's Last Supper in Milan, Raphael's School of Athens at the Vatican, Michelangelo's David in Florence, or Raphael's Sistine Madonna in Dresden testify to the creative genius of this era. The collection also includes sites linked to Leonardo da Vinci, such as the Saint-Hubert Chapel in Amboise where the artist is buried, and the monumental sculpture of Leonardo's Horse at San Siro Racecourse. Each artwork reveals technical innovations, mastery of perspective, and attention to the human figure characteristic of High Renaissance.
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