Design for three painted or sculptured panels in an ornamented frame: in the middle the Virgin and Child adorded by St Jerome and a king; to the left and right St Peter and St Paul
1501
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1501
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows three panels framed like a decorative altar. In the center, a robed woman holds a baby while an older man in monk clothes kneels beside her, and a crowned figure kneels on the floor. Two tall men stand on the sides—one holds a book, the other a set of keys. Angels hover above the central scene, and the whole thing looks like it’s part of a bigger religious setup. Notice how the artist uses quick, sketchy lines to suggest fabric and movement, especially in the robes and wings. The drawing feels like a blueprint for a painting or sculpture, not a finished work. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more sketches like this up close.
