Enthroned Madonna with Child and Saints

The artwork Enthroned Madonna with Child and Saints is a painting made by Peter Paul Rubens in 1628. It is currently located at Sanssouci and measures 0.56 x 0.8 meters.

The painting depicts the Virgin Mary seated on a throne, holding the infant Jesus in her lap. They are surrounded by a group of saints and angels. To the left of Mary is Saint John the Baptist, who is pointing to Jesus. To the right of Mary is Saint Peter, who is holding the keys to heaven. Other saints in the painting include Saint Paul, Saint Sebastian, and Saint Catherine. The painting is full of movement and color, and the figures are rendered with great realism. The composition is complex, with multiple figures arranged in a pyramid shape. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and drama.