Stigmatization of Santa Maria Maddalena de' Pazzi 1750 - 1760

This drawing, "Stigmatization of Santa Maria Maddalena de' Pazzi", was created by the Italian artist Giovanni Domenico Ferretti between 1750 and 1760. The drawing depicts a scene from the life of the titular saint, Maria Maddalena de' Pazzi, who is seen receiving the stigmata. The drawing shows the saint receiving the stigmata from Christ in a cloud-filled heaven, while a multitude of angels surround them. Ferretti's masterful use of line and shading brings a powerful sense of emotion to the piece, evoking a spiritual presence in the viewer. The drawing is held in the Art Institute of Chicago and is a testament to the masterful skill of Giovanni Domenico Ferretti.