Dreieinigkeit, Maria und Heiligen auf Wolken und Szenen aus Heiligenlegenden, in zwei Eckzwickeln die Heiligen Ambrosius und Augustinus 

Daniel Gran created this preliminary drawing with pen and brush in brown and gray ink, with some watercolor, for a fresco which celebrates the Holy Trinity and the Virgin Mary. Born in Vienna, Gran's work coincided with the rise of the Habsburg Empire, a period marked by renewed religious fervor and artistic patronage, as well as the enforcement of traditional gender roles. This drawing is an intersection of sacred iconography and Baroque aesthetics. The composition reflects the era's hierarchical worldview, placing divine figures above mortals. Though Gran's skill lies in depicting religious narratives, his work inadvertently mirrors the socio-political constructs of his time. Figures such as Mary exist within complex power structures, embodying both spiritual authority and the constraints placed upon women in the 18th century. Consider how Gran balances artistic expression with the prevailing ideologies, inviting us to reflect on the stories we tell and the values they uphold.