The Virgin in Glory, standing on clouds and surrounded by angels holding the symbols of the Immaculate Conception 1595 - 1633

Cornelis Galle I’s etching, *The Virgin in Glory,* presents the Virgin Mary standing on clouds and surrounded by cherubs. It was made between 1595 and 1633, depicting a central figure of the Virgin Mary surrounded by a ring of stars and a halo, referencing the Immaculate Conception. She is surrounded by cherubs, holding attributes, such as a staff topped with a leafy branch, symbolizing the Virgin’s purity and divine nature. The two cherubs holding the globe at her feet represent the power and control the Virgin Mary possesses over the world. This engraving exemplifies the Baroque style and devotional imagery common in 17th-century art.