The Apparition of the Virgin the St. James the Great 1629

"The Apparition of the Virgin to St. James the Great" is a 1629 painting by Nicolas Poussin, depicting the moment when the Virgin Mary appears before the apostle Saint James the Great, and other witnesses, in the sky. Poussin uses a dramatic composition, with the figures grouped tightly together, drawing the viewer's eye to the Virgin Mary in the upper portion of the canvas. The light and color are used effectively to create a sense of mystery and awe, typical of Poussin’s Baroque style. The painting is now in the Louvre museum in Paris.