Madonna with child and John the Baptist (1875) William Bouguereau (French) - Public Domain Catholic Painting

This painting is a 19th-century work by the French academic artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau, titled "The Virgin, the Infant Jesus and Saint John the Baptist" or "La Charité" (Charity). It's a classic example of academic art that blends religious subject matter with a highly polished, realistic, and idealized style. Unlike traditional religious icons, Bouguereau's work emphasizes sentimentality and human tenderness.