The Virgin and Child Enthroned with Attendant Saints 1697 - 1732

"The Virgin and Child Enthroned with Attendant Saints" is a drawing by Italian artist Antonio Gionima, created between 1697 and 1732. The drawing depicts a scene of the Virgin Mary seated with the Christ Child on her lap, surrounded by saints. The composition is balanced and dynamic, with the figures arranged in a semi-circle around the central figures. The drawing is executed in a loose and expressive style, which is characteristic of Gionima's work. The drawing is a preparatory study for a larger painting, likely an altarpiece. This drawing is currently held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.