Madonna and Child 1842

This pen and ink drawing, "Madonna and Child," created by an anonymous artist in 1842, depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the Christ Child in her lap. The piece is a smaller work, measuring 85 × 68 mm, and is held in The Art Institute of Chicago. The artist utilizes subtle shading and delicate lines to portray the tender bond between mother and son. The subject matter of the Virgin and Child is a common theme in religious art, and this particular drawing captures a quiet intimacy between the figures.