Grayscale image of a seated woman holding a child on an elaborate, high-backed throne
This black and white painting depicts a seated woman holding a child on an elaborate throne. The woman, positioned centrally, wears a dark, draped mantle covering her head and shoulders, extending over her lap. A lighter garment is visible underneath. A halo encircles her head, and her gaze is directed slightly to the viewer's right. Her left hand supports the child, while her right hand is raised with an open palm, gesturing towards the child. The child sits on the woman's left lap, dressed in a lighter, draped garment. A halo with a cross-like pattern within it surrounds the child's head. The child's left hand holds a scroll-like object, and the right hand is raised in a gesture. The child's gaze is directed forward. The figures are seated on a highly ornate, architectural throne with a high back and armrests. The throne features multiple tiers, arches, and decorative patterns, suggesting a complex structure. The seat appears cushioned, and the entire throne rests on a patterned platform or cushion at the bottom of the image. The background behind the throne is a plain, dark surface.