Christ and the Virgin in Glory n.d.

"Christ and the Virgin in Glory" is a drawing by the Italian artist Giacinto Brandi (1621-1691) depicting a scene of divine figures floating amidst clouds. Executed in red chalk, the drawing exhibits a strong sense of movement and emotion, with each figure exhibiting a dramatic pose. The composition, with its emphasis on heavenly figures and a celestial setting, is a typical characteristic of Baroque religious art, and likely served as a preparatory sketch for a larger painting. It is currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago.