Church of the Stigmata (Chiesa delle Stimmate) [plate M]

Jacopo Ligozzi (artist), Anonymous engraver possibly Domenico Falcini, Lino Moroni (author)

National Gallery of Art

This drawing portrays a religious sanctuary scene with an altar. The interior space showcases an ornate altar featuring a centrally displayed crucifix. Surrounding the crucifix are two angelic figures and religious iconography. Below them, figures are shown engaged in reverent or prayerful gestures. The setting includes architectural features like a high vaulted ceiling with decorative details, wooden choir stalls with figures in robes, a tiled floor, and a central open area where additional figures are depicted in various worshipful postures. The composition is balanced and symmetrical, with the crucifix as the central focal point. The detailed lines and rendering convey emotion and religious atmosphere.