Maria als voorspraak voor zielen in het vagevuur, bij de heilige Drieëenheid 1607 - 1655

This drawing by Cornelis Schut, created between 1607 and 1655, depicts a scene of religious intercession. In the upper portion of the composition, God the Father and Christ are seated in clouds, while Mary kneels below, her hands clasped in prayer. Below them, souls in purgatory reach upwards, seeking salvation. The scene is a poignant reminder of the Catholic belief in the power of prayer and the intercession of saints. The drawing is a beautiful example of Schut's skill in depicting both the human and divine, with exquisite detail in the figures and the clouds. The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where the drawing is located, is home to a wealth of Dutch and Flemish art, including other works by Cornelis Schut.