Virgin of the Immaculate Conception by Anonymous

Virgin of the Immaculate Conception 1600 - 1700

drawing, print

drawing

toned paper

light pencil work

ink painting

print

pen sketch

pencil sketch

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

virgin-mary

watercolor

angel

This anonymous drawing from the 17th century depicts the Virgin Mary in an elaborate, flowing gown, surrounded by cherubic figures amidst a cloud of cherubs. The "Virgin of the Immaculate Conception" was a popular subject in Italian Baroque art, signifying Mary's sinless birth and her elevation above humanity. The delicate lines and detailed rendering of the figures and the cloud, along with the dynamic composition, are characteristics of Baroque drawing. The drawing currently resides at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.