Our ladie singes magnificat, with tunes surpassinge sweete before 1865

"Our ladie singes magnificat, with tunes surpassinge sweete" is an anonymous artwork housed in the Rijksmuseum. This small-scale (102 x 81 mm) artwork depicts the Virgin Mary in prayer, likely inspired by religious iconography. The image, produced before 1865, showcases a detailed depiction of the Virgin Mary, with her hands clasped in prayer and her eyes cast upwards. The work exemplifies the popular devotional practices of the time, where images of saints and religious figures were used to inspire piety and reflection. The artwork's title refers to the Magnificat, a biblical canticle praising the Virgin Mary, reflecting its religious context and significance.