17th century Emilian painting depicting the Virgin Mary and Pentecost

17th century Emilian painting depicting the Virgin Mary and Pentecost, oil on canvas. The painting depicts the descent of the Holy Spirit during Pentecost, a moment described in the Acts of the Apostles. At the center of the scene stands the Virgin Mary, sitting in a solemn and hieratic pose, with an enveloping mantle and a gesture that suggests prayer and meditation. The Apostles are arranged around her, represented with expressions of amazement, devotion and rapture, while each receives the tongue of fire on the head, symbol of the Holy Spirit. The white dove, at the top center, emerges surrounded by a golden halo and rays of light, which spread towards those present.