Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary 

Francesco Albani's "Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary" is a red chalk drawing depicting the birth of the Virgin Mary. The drawing features a group of figures, including Saint Anne, who is holding the newly born Mary, and other figures gathered around the crib. Two angels float above the scene. The drawing is a preparatory sketch for a larger painting and shows Albani's skillful use of line to capture the figures and space. The drawing is located in the Städel Museum in Frankfurt, Germany, and provides valuable insights into the artist's creative process.