Virgin and Child, with Saints Jerome and Mary Magdalene and angels 1600 - 1700
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print, ink, engraving
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baroque
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ink paper printed
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engraving
This anonymous etching, titled "Virgin and Child, with Saints Jerome and Mary Magdalene and angels," dates back to the 17th century and is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The print depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the Christ child, surrounded by angels, Saint Jerome and Mary Magdalene. The scene is set in a pastoral landscape, adding to the religious symbolism of the composition. The artist's use of etching technique creates delicate lines and intricate details, highlighting the figures' expressions and the atmospheric landscape.
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