The Virgin of Sorrows: Angel; one of nine surrounding compartments from the Virgin of Sorrows, now separated 1520 - 1582

This engraving by Giorgio Ghisi, titled "The Virgin of Sorrows: Angel," is one of nine compartments that once surrounded a larger image of the Virgin Mary. This print, now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a kneeling angel with wings spread wide, gazing upwards in sorrowful contemplation. Ghisi's use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and volume in the angel's form. The print's small size and intricate detail demonstrate the skill and artistry of Italian Renaissance printmaking.