Madonna of the Toast

The Madonna of the Toast is a famous painting by Pablo Picasso which shows a woman holding two slices of toast in her hand. The woman is surrounded by an orange and blue background that has a swirling pattern. Picasso used the painting to show the unpredictable and ever-changing joys of life. The painting is also seen as a symbol of faith, hope and thankfulness, as the woman holds the toast up in offering. In a way, the painting is like a prayer to life.