The Virgin Protectress of the City of Siena 1588

Francesco Vanni's "The Virgin Protectress of the City of Siena" (1588) is a detailed drawing of a composition featuring the Virgin Mary, angels, and a figure of Saint Bernardino of Siena. This preparatory sketch is typical of Vanni's practice, displaying the artist's skill in anatomical rendering and figure composition. The drawing also includes a variety of decorative elements, suggesting Vanni's attention to detail and the overall aesthetic of the finished painting. This drawing, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, showcases the meticulous planning that went into Vanni's religious paintings.