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Blessed Maria Vittoria Fornari's Vision of the Trinity

Domenico Piola

1670

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Blessed Maria Vittoria Fornari's Vision of the Trinity is a 1670 ink by Domenico Piola, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Domenico Piola
When & what style?: 1670 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows two robed figures floating in the air, surrounded by wispy clouds. One holds a large jar, while the other gestures toward a small, cherubic face peeking from below. The lines are soft and sketchy, with light shading that gives a sense of movement and weightlessness. The figures look like they’re part of a religious scene, with the cherub suggesting divine presence. The artist used ink and chalk to create depth, blending light and shadow to make the forms feel almost three-dimensional. Next, look up Baroque to see how this floating, dramatic style fits into that movement.