The Virgin and Child with Saints Jerome and Francis (after Raphael's painting in the Gemaldegalerie, Staatliche Museum, Berlin, No 145)

"The Virgin and Child with Saints Jerome and Francis" is a painting attributed to Raphael, created in the early 16th century, which reflects the artist's mastery of composition and the serene portrayal of religious figures. This work is a reinterpretation of an earlier composition by Raphael, housed in the Gemäldegalerie, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, and exemplifies the influence of Renaissance ideals on devotional art, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the Virgin Mary, Christ, and the saints.

"The Virgin and Child with Saints Jerome and Francis" is a composition that features the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child at the center, flanked by Saints Jerome and Francis, each depicted with their respective attributes. The painting is characterized by its harmonious color palette, soft chiaroscuro, and the graceful arrangement of figures, reflecting Raphael's mastery of balance and emotional expression within a sacred context.