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This pencil drawing by Odilon Redon depicts the Virgin Mary flanked by two child figures, a classical scene rendered with a delicate touch. The Madonna, a symbol of purity and maternal love, is an archetype extending back to antiquity. Observe how the halos above the figures' heads connect them to a tradition of divine representation, yet here, they appear softened, as if emerging from a dream. This motif hearkens back to early Christian art where it signified holiness. In contrast, consider how the halo is rendered in Byzantine mosaics - a rigid circle of gold emphasizing power. Redon’s softening of this symbol speaks to a more internalized spirituality. The presence of children brings to mind the "putto" motif from Renaissance art, symbolizing innocence. Yet, here they carry a weight of introspection, blurring the lines between the sacred and the deeply personal.