The Pentecost, from "Life of the Virgin and Christ" 1480 - 1500

"The Pentecost" is a drawing created by Francesco Rosselli between 1480 and 1500. The work is a pen-and-ink drawing on paper depicting the biblical story of the Pentecost, a key event in Christian tradition when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles in the form of tongues of fire. Rosselli captures the moment with striking detail, showing the Apostles gathered in a building, their faces lit with awe as the Holy Spirit descends upon them. The drawing is notable for its use of perspective and light, highlighting the spiritual significance of the event and its impact on the Apostles. "The Pentecost" is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.