Maria met kind omringd door Paulus, Petrus en Catharina van Alexandrië 1822 - 1834

Louis Alexis Léon de Pellicot created this print, titled "Maria met kind omringd door Paulus, Petrus en Catharina van Alexandrië". The monochrome tonality emphasizes the forms depicted in the composition which evokes a sense of solemnity and reverence. Note how the figures are arranged in a frieze-like manner, reminiscent of classical compositions. This arrangement, combined with the symmetry, creates a balanced and harmonious scene. The subtle gradations in tone, achieved through delicate lines, define the drapery, facial features, and spatial relationships between figures. The artist presents us with an idealized vision of religious figures, drawing on artistic conventions to convey spiritual and historical ideas. These signs and visual codes, which may have been informed by religious, philosophical, or social values, challenge fixed notions of representation. The print invites you to engage with the ongoing dialogue between artistic form and cultural meaning.