Tiepolo used exquisite drawing to define the angels and tuttis and only hinted at the form. All of the emphasis is on Mary's stong and glorious presence and her billowing blue robe while standing on the serpent. In looking at the painting, one can feel the wind and clouds and strength through the upward gestures of the clouds and robe, yet we are brought back down by Mary's view down as well as some of the angles. Other angels and tuttis point us back up again. It is truly one of the most masterful and beautiful works I've seen. [...]