The Virgin Seated on an Altar 1520 - 1540

Jean de Gourmont's "The Virgin Seated on an Altar" is a 16th-century engraving, on display at the Art Institute of Chicago. It depicts the Virgin Mary seated on a throne with the Christ child, as three figures kneel in prayer. The detailed architectural backdrop adds to the scene's grandeur, while the intricate lines and shading characteristic of the Renaissance period are evident in the artwork. The engraving's composition evokes a sense of reverence and devotion, typical of religious art of the period.