The Virgin With The Sleeping Infant Jesus 

"The Virgin With The Sleeping Infant Jesus" is a painting by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, a prominent French Neoclassical artist. The work depicts the Virgin Mary with a serene expression, her hands clasped in prayer, while the Infant Jesus sleeps peacefully at her feet. Ingres's meticulous attention to detail and smooth brushstrokes are evident in the rendering of the figures, highlighting the idealized beauty and grace of the subject matter. This devotional painting exemplifies Ingres's mastery of line and form, a defining characteristic of his Neoclassical style.