Madonna and Child in the Clouds (adored by two pairs of donors) c. late 16th century

This drawing, "Madonna and Child in the Clouds (adored by two pairs of donors)", is a depiction of the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ, both seated in a cloud with a halo around the child. Two pairs of kneeling figures, likely donors, look up to the divine pair with adoration. The artist, an unknown figure from the late 16th century, used pen and brown ink on paper to create the detailed lines of this work, a common medium for artists in the era. This intimate drawing is characteristic of devotional art from the Renaissance, demonstrating the strong faith of the time.