Saint Anne Received in Heaven by Christ and the Virgin 1634 - 1705

Luca Giordano's "Saint Anne Received in Heaven by Christ and the Virgin" (1634 - 1705), is a red chalk drawing depicting a scene of celestial welcome. Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary, is being received into heaven by her daughter and her son, Christ. The artwork is characterized by a dramatic and dynamic composition, with a flurry of cherubic figures surrounding the central figures. The drawing is a preparatory study for a larger painting, and Giordano's mastery of line and composition is evident in this work. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is home to this remarkable piece of art.