Magnificat: The Virgin Surrounded by Music-Making Angels

Jan Sadeler I, after Maarten de Vos

National Gallery of Art

This drawing features a central figure in prayer surrounded by angels holding musical scores and instruments. The central figure is haloed and the angels are positioned on either side. The background depicts a heavenly scene with intricate details in the robes and hair of the angels. Two angels at the bottom play a flute and a string instrument. Above, light shines through parting clouds, adding to the sense of divine presence and reverence in the composition.