The Virgin in Prayer | |
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Artist | Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato |
Year | c. 1640–1650 |
Medium | Oil on canvas |
Dimensions | 73 cm × 58 cm (29 in × 23 in) |
Location | National Gallery, London, UK |
The Virgin in Prayer is an oil painting by the Italian artist Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato, painted in c. 1640–1650, and currently displayed at the National Gallery. Its dimensions are 73 by 58 cm (29 by 23 in).[1] The painting is a life-size depiction of the Virgin Mary praying in quiet devotion.