Madonna and Child in a Jasmine Bower

Admire Francesco Melzi’s "Madonna and Child," a serene Renaissance oil painting of Mary & Jesus in a lush jasmine bower. Explore sfumato details & symbolic beauty – a timeless masterpiece.


Francesco Melzi (1491 - 1570)

Francesco Melzi (1491-1570) was Leonardo da Vinci's devoted pupil & heir. An Italian Renaissance painter crucial to preserving Da Vinci’s legacy, including the Codex Urbinas. Explore his life and work.