The Virgin Appearing to St. Simon Stock after 1743

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo's etching "The Virgin Appearing to St. Simon Stock" depicts the Virgin Mary descending from the heavens, surrounded by angels. Below, St. Simon Stock kneels in prayer and receives the scapular from the Virgin Mary. The scene is set against a background of clouds and a cityscape, emphasizing the divine intervention taking place. The intricate detail and dynamic composition are characteristic of Tiepolo's artistic style. This etching, created after 1743, highlights the importance of the scapular, a devotional garment worn by Catholics, in the tradition of the Carmelite Order.