Madonna and Child in Glory Adored by Angels 1600 - 1650

"Madonna and Child in Glory Adored by Angels" is a 17th-century drawing by Bernardino Rodriguez, also known as "Bernardino Siciliano." The work, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, depicts the Virgin Mary and Child enthroned amidst a cloud of angels. The lower portion shows a group of kneeling angels in adoration. The drawing's delicate lines and blue washes create a sense of ethereal beauty, highlighting the celestial nature of the subject. This drawing is a fine example of the Baroque style, characterized by its dramatic composition and emotional intensity.