The Holy Ghost, Angels and the Virgin with Saints Mark, Stanislau Kostka (Holding the Child), Aloysius Gonzaga and Francesco Borgia
1710
oil
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1710
oil
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a group of saints and angels gathered around the Virgin Mary. The Virgin is dressed in blue and red robes, sitting on a cloud with her hands outstretched. Below her, a baby is being held by a man in a black robe, while another man in a white robe looks up at the Virgin. The background is a cloudy sky with angels and cherubs flying around. In the foreground, two men are kneeling, looking up at the Virgin. One of them is holding a book, while the other has his hands clasped together in prayer. The overall mood of the painting is one of reverence and devotion. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this beautiful work, check out Antonio Balestra.
