Madonna in Glory with Two Saints 1550 - 1599

This anonymous drawing, "Madonna in Glory with Two Saints," is a preparatory sketch for a larger composition, executed in the 16th century. The drawing features a central image of the Virgin Mary, depicted as a celestial figure holding the infant Jesus in her arms, surrounded by angels. The composition is characterized by its dramatic contrast of light and shadow, rendered with delicate lines and subtle shading. The drawing is likely a preparatory study for a fresco or altarpiece, demonstrating the artist's process of developing a complex composition through careful observation and anatomical studies.