Madonna of the Small Trees

"Madonna of the Small Trees" is a captivating oil painting by the renowned Italian Renaissance artist Giovanni Bellini, completed in 1487. This masterpiece can be admired at the Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice.

The painting showcases Bellini's distinctive style and reflects influences from his earlier work, the "Alzano Madonna" which is housed at the Accademia Carrara di Belle Arti di Bergamo. In the background, you can observe a hanging tapestry—a common feature in the religious art of that era. Adding to its charm, the painting is flanked by two slender trees, lending it the name "Madonna of the Small Trees."

True to Bellini's artistic signature, the lower part of the painting features a green marble parapet bearing his signature. This piece beautifully encapsulates Bellini's mastery and stands as a significant example of his contribution to Renaissance art.