The Virgin Appearing at Mass 1692 - 1758

"The Virgin Appearing at Mass" is a pen and brown ink drawing on laid paper by Agostino Masucci, a prominent Italian artist of the 18th century. The drawing depicts the Virgin Mary appearing to a group of people gathered at mass, surrounded by cherubic figures. The composition is dynamic and dramatic, with the Virgin Mary positioned above the crowd, her presence filling the entire space. The drawing is a preliminary study for a larger painting and demonstrates Masucci's skilled use of line and shading to create a sense of depth and movement. It is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.