The Trinity and the Virgin Appearing to Ecclesiastics 

This drawing by the Dutch Baroque artist Theodor Boeyermans, created sometime in the 17th century, depicts a complex scene of the Trinity and Virgin Mary appearing to a group of ecclesiastics. The figures are drawn with loose, gestural lines and there are many details to examine in the composition. In the upper portion, God the Father is depicted in an ornate, winged frame. He is surrounded by cherubs and angels, all of whom are holding instruments of divine power. The Virgin Mary, seated below, is also surrounded by angels and is holding a book. Below the divine figures, several ecclesiastics look upwards in awe, demonstrating their reverence for the divine intervention. The drawing is a testament to Boeyermans's skill as a draftsman and offers a glimpse into his understanding of the complexities of Catholic theology.