Frontispiece for the Miracles and Graces of Our Lady of "Bon-Secours-les-Nancy"

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a religious scene depicting an altar or shrine. The artwork features an ornate altar with a sculpture of a figure, adorned with flowing drapery and surrounded by an intricate architectural setting that includes arched ceilings and detailed stonework. The altar is flanked by candles and is elevated, with drapery above suggesting a place of worship. On either side of the altar, there are kneeling figures, each with a halo, appearing engaged in prayer or devotion. The scene is conveyed a sense of reverence and spiritual solemnity, with the Latin text inscribed below dedicated to "N-Dame de Bon Secours". The composition features a rich use of line work to create depth and texture within the architectural and religious elements of the scene.