The Virgin and Child in the clouds surrounded by angels and Sts Cosmas and Damian, Cecilia, Secondo and Marina 1637 - 1677

This drawing by Valentin Lefèvre, completed between 1637 and 1677, depicts a celestial scene featuring the Virgin Mary and child surrounded by angels and Saints Cosmas, Damian, Cecilia, Secondo, and Marina. The composition is centered on the Virgin and Child, who are seated on a cloud high above the earth. The other figures appear to be in prayer, looking up at the Virgin Mary. The artwork showcases Lefèvre's mastery of drawing, utilizing a combination of pen and ink to depict the figures and clouds with a sense of depth and movement. This drawing, now part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection, exemplifies Lefèvre's artistic practice of rendering religious themes in a highly detailed and expressive style.