Visitation 1711 - 1721

"Visitation" is a pen drawing created between 1711 and 1721 by the Spanish Baroque artist Pedro Duque Cornejo. The artwork depicts a scene from the Bible, in which the Virgin Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth. It is a preparatory drawing for a larger painting, and showcases Cornejo's skill in capturing the figures and their emotional interactions through quick, gestural lines. The drawing's small size and delicate lines contribute to its intimate and devotional character. It is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.