The Virgin
XVIII century. White chalk, Red chalk on dark toned paper.Not on display
This is a drawing of the Virgin standing and in profile. It depicts her holding her cloak with her left hand. It is a preparatory study for the corresponding figure in the canvas of the Apparition of the Virgin to Saint Julian, in the Church of Santiago in Madrid. The preparatory drawing of Saint Julian intended for this canvas is also kept in the Museo del Prado (D00450).
Arnáez, Rocío, Catálogo de Dibujos II. Dibujos españoles siglo XVIII. A-B, Madrid, 1975, p.119