The Virgin Appearing to a Lady Penitent

Jaspar Isacsz

National Gallery of Art

The engraving shows a woman kneeling in prayer. She is facing a small stand with an open book, potentially a religious text. The woman has a serene expression with delicate features and a distinctive hairstyle. She wears an intricate gown with puffed sleeves and a detailed pattern, likely signifying a garment of high status. She has a pearl necklace around her neck. Above the bookstand, a celestial scene features a figure resembling the Virgin Mary holding an infant Jesus surrounded by clouds. The background includes columns, an arched window, and French text at the bottom.