Madonna and Child with a Serpent, 1605

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"Madonna and Child with a Serpent" (1605-1606), also known as "Madonna dei Palafrenieri," is a significant oil on canvas painting by the Italian Baroque master Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. The work, measuring 292 cm × 211 cm (115 in × 83 in), was originally commissioned for the altar of the Archconfraternity of the Palafrenieri (Papal Grooms) in the Basilica of Saint Peter. It depicts the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child above a writhing serpent, representing the triumph of good over evil, a common theme in Christian art.

The painting is notable for its dramatic use of chiaroscuro and its realistic portrayal of figures. Caravaggio's signature style, with its stark contrasts of light and shadow, emphasizes the physical and emotional intensity of the scene. The Virgin is depicted as a robust, maternal figure who guides the young Christ as he fearlessly stamps on the serpent, symbolizing Satan or heresy. Saint Anne, the mother of Mary, is also present, witnessing the scene with a mixture of awe and devotion.

"Madonna and Child with a Serpent" was controversial at the time of its creation due to its departure from the idealized representations of the holy figures commonly found in religious art of the period. The naturalism and earthiness of the figures drew criticism from some contemporaries, leading to the painting's removal from the altar after a brief display.

Today, the painting is housed in the Galleria Borghese in Rome and is considered an important work in Caravaggio's oeuvre, exemplifying his innovative approach to religious subjects and his profound influence on the development of Baroque painting. Despite the initial controversy, the work is now celebrated for its bold realism and powerful depiction of divine intervention in the human realm.

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