Virgin and Child on Crescent Moon with Putti 1591 - 1652

"Virgin and Child on Crescent Moon with Putti" is a drawing created by Jusepe de Ribera, a prominent Spanish Baroque artist known for his dramatic compositions and chiaroscuro techniques. The drawing, made with a fine pen and ink, depicts the Virgin Mary and the Christ child seated on a crescent moon. They are surrounded by putti, or cherubs, with the faintest suggestion of a landscape and clouds in the background. The artwork is characterized by the artist's masterful use of line and the delicate shading that gives the figures a sense of depth and volume, which is typical of Ribera's artistic style.