The Virgin Walking to the Right Carrying the Christ Child 1503 - 1540

"The Virgin Walking to the Right Carrying the Christ Child" is a red chalk drawing by the Italian Mannerist painter Parmigianino, created between 1503 and 1540. This small-scale drawing, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, showcases Parmigianino's meticulous attention to detail and his mastery of the human form. The Virgin, depicted walking with the Christ Child in her arms, is characterized by elongated proportions and a flowing drapery, highlighting the artist's interest in Mannerist ideals of grace and elegance. The drawing's delicate lines and subtle shading create a sense of movement and depth, making it a captivating example of Parmigianino's draftsmanship.