The education of the Virgin, with Saint Anne and the Virgin Mary reading with two putti overhead and Saint Joachim behind them at left 1695 - 1750
micheldossier
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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photo restoration
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old engraving style
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charcoal drawing
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historical photography
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portrait reference
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unrealistic statue
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old-timey
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19th century
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virgin-mary
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columned text
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statue
This etching by French artist Michel Dossier depicts Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary, teaching her daughter. The scene, likely inspired by biblical narratives, takes place outdoors, where the Virgin Mary sits beside her mother as she reads a book. Two putti hover above them holding a wreath of flowers, symbolizing the purity of Mary. This intricate engraving, created between 1695-1750, is a captivating example of Baroque art, showcasing the era's dramatic lighting and emotive composition.
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