Madonna Seated on Clouds and Sketch of Angel's Wing n.d.

This drawing depicts the Madonna seated on clouds, accompanied by a sketch of an angel's wing. Note the Madonna's upward gaze and open hand, a gesture of supplication or divine reception. This recalls the classical motif of the "ad locutio," found in ancient Roman art, where orators or emperors extend their hands to address the masses, embodying authority. Here, the Madonna transcends earthly power, connecting with celestial realms. Consider the angel's wing; a symbol deeply rooted in religious iconography, representing divine messengers and spiritual ascension. Wings have appeared across cultures, signifying freedom, divinity, and the ethereal. These symbols are not static; they evolve, accumulating layers of meaning as they reappear in different eras. The artist taps into collective memory, triggering subconscious associations linked to faith, hope, and the eternal quest for spiritual transcendence. It is in this cyclical return and reinterpretation of motifs that we understand the enduring power of images.