Marienkrönung, im Hintergrund die Stadtsilhouette von Bologna mit den Geschlechtertürmen c. 1588

This drawing titled "Marienkrönung," created by Italian artist Ludovico Carracci around 1588, depicts the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child with an angel crowning them. The work is characteristic of Carracci's late style, incorporating elements of both Mannerism and Baroque. The composition is notable for the inclusion of a background cityscape likely representing Bologna, the artist's birthplace. The delicate lines and shading of the drawing create a sense of serenity and devotion, typical of religious art of the period. Currently housed in the Städel Museum, the work offers a glimpse into the artistic sensibilities of the late 16th century in Italy.