Madonna and Child in Glory Adored by Angels 1600 - 1650

Bernardino Siciliano created this drawing of the Madonna and Child surrounded by angels sometime between 1600 and 1650. In Christian iconography, the Madonna, cradling the Christ Child, represents divine motherhood and purity. Here, she sits upon a crescent moon, a symbol with ancient roots in lunar deities, now signifying her role as Queen of Heaven. The surrounding angels, those ubiquitous messengers of God, evoke a sense of the divine and spiritual transcendence. The angelic choir is reminiscent of the putti found in classical art. The motif of the Madonna and Child has evolved through centuries, from the Byzantine icons to Renaissance masterpieces. This image reminds us of the cyclical nature of symbols, how they resurface and are reinterpreted across different cultural epochs. The emotional power of the divine mother figure speaks to our collective subconscious, engaging viewers in the non-linear narrative of history and belief.