Virgin and Child with Saints

Artist: Vittorio Maria Bigari
Artwork: Virgin and Child with Saints
Description: This is a preparatory drawing for an altarpiece. It depicts the Virgin Mary and Child surrounded by a group of saints. The Virgin is shown standing on a cloud, with the Christ Child in her arms. She is flanked by two male saints, one of whom is holding a book. On the left side of the group, there is a female saint with a palm branch. On the right side, there is a group of angels. The drawing is done in brown ink and wash, and it is highlighted with white.
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