The Holy Spirit Surrounded by a Wreath of Flowers Held up by Infant Angels 1632 - 1698

This drawing, created by Giovanni Battista Merano between 1632 and 1698, depicts a symbolic scene of the Holy Spirit. Four cherubic figures hold a wreath of flowers surrounding a dove representing the Holy Spirit. The delicate lines and airy composition give the drawing a sense of lightness and grace, reflecting the ethereal nature of the Holy Spirit. This drawing, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, exemplifies the artistic conventions of the Baroque era, emphasizing the divine and divine intervention in the world.