La virgen de las palomas (study) 1894

"La virgen de las palomas (study)" is a painting by Venezuelan artist Arturo Michelena, created in 1894. The work depicts a woman, possibly the Virgin Mary, holding a young child in her arms. The scene is set in a pastoral landscape with trees and a distant horizon. The painting is characterized by Michelena's use of rich, earthy colors and a painterly style. It is a study for a larger, more finished work, and showcases the artist's talent for capturing the beauty of nature and the tenderness of human emotion.