Madonna and Child with St Antony of Padua 1675 - 1775

"Madonna and Child with St Antony of Padua" is a 17th or 18th-century drawing by an unknown artist. The artwork, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child, with St Antony kneeling in adoration before them. The composition includes a host of cherubs and angels, a common motif in Baroque art, contributing to the overall sense of celestial grandeur. Executed in brown ink and with a light, expressive touch, the drawing exemplifies the elegance of Baroque style.