San Zaccaria Altarpiece

The San Zaccaria Altarpiece is a Renaissance painting by Giovanni Bellini, created around 1505. It depicts the Virgin Mary seated with the Christ Child, surrounded by saints, in a detailed and luminous setting. The artwork is celebrated for its masterful use of color, realistic figures, and sense of depth, showcasing Bellini's skill in blending spiritual symbolism with naturalistic detail. Located in Venice’s San Zaccaria church, it serves both as a religious focal point and a masterpiece of early Renaissance artistry, illustrating themes of faith, salvation, and divine grace through compelling visual storytelling.