Virgin of the Immaculate Conception
1765
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1765
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a chaotic crowd of figures tangled in swirling movement. Some float above, others cling to a central group, all drawn in quick, sketchy lines. The colors are mostly browns and grays, with faint red chalk underneath. One small child clutches a star, while a larger woman reaches out from the middle. The loose, energetic lines suggest this wasn’t meant to be a finished work—just a fast study. The star hints at a religious theme, but the artist focused more on motion than details. Look up Mondo, Domenico to see more of his dynamic sketches.
