The Madonna and Child in Glory with Saints Gregory the Great and Andrew

Antonio Balestra

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of religious figures with angelic presences. The top part shows figures placed on clouds, including a woman holding an infant. Surrounding the figures are angel-like beings, one holding a flowing drapery. Below, another male figure with a beard is portrayed holding a large object, possibly a column, while a smaller child figure stands next to him. The composition features intricate line work and shading, creating a sense of depth and movement.