The Virgin With Angels 1900

"The Virgin With Angels" is a 1900 painting by the French Academic artist William Bouguereau. The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus, surrounded by a chorus of angels. The Virgin Mary is seated upon a throne adorned with intricate details, while the angels are arranged in a symmetrical composition around her, creating a sense of reverence and awe. The painting showcases Bouguereau's mastery of realism and meticulous attention to detail. The figures are rendered with exquisite anatomical precision and graceful poses, while the drapery and heavenly clouds are depicted with delicate brushstrokes. This work embodies the popular imagery of the Virgin Mary as a symbol of purity and maternal love, and is a testament to Bouguereau's enduring influence on the art of religious painting.