Praying Virgin
1720
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1720
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
The painting depicts a woman with her hands clasped together in prayer. She is wearing a white headscarf and a dark robe, with a white cloth draped over her shoulders. Her eyes are cast downward, and her face is serene. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to focus attention on the woman's figure. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation and devotion.
