Study for the Ascension of the Virgin 1500 - 1600

This drawing, "Study for the Ascension of the Virgin" by Marco Pino, is a preparatory study for a larger painting. The artist, a prominent figure in the Mannerist style, used this preliminary sketch to work out the composition and pose of the Virgin Mary before creating the final piece. The drawing, executed in red chalk on paper, displays a distinct sense of movement and drama, capturing the moment of Mary's ascension into heaven. The subtle shading and fluid lines lend a sense of grace and ethereal beauty to the figure.