Virgin of the Immaculate Conception Standing on Clouds 1695 - 1705

This drawing, "Virgin of the Immaculate Conception Standing on Clouds," by Pedro Duque Cornejo, is a delicate study for a larger painting. Created between 1695 and 1705, the artwork depicts the Virgin Mary standing on clouds, a common theme in devotional art. Cornejo utilizes subtle shading to create a sense of volume and form, highlighting the Virgin's drapery and the ethereal clouds beneath her. This small yet powerful sketch showcases the artist's skill in capturing the spiritual essence of the subject.