Studies on a great "picture of the Virgin" Madonna with child, ten saints and angels 1521

This preparatory drawing by Albrecht Durer, created in 1521, is a study for a larger, more elaborate painting. The piece, entitled "Studies on a Great ‘Picture of the Virgin’," showcases Durer’s meticulous attention to detail and his mastery of draftsmanship. The drawing depicts a scene of the Madonna and Child with surrounding figures, likely saints and angels, arranged in a composition typical of Renaissance religious art. The figures are rendered in a light, delicate manner, suggesting the artist's exploration of light and shadow, and the overall composition evokes a sense of calm and reverence.