Maria met kind zittend op een troon tussen Petrus en Johannes de Doper met musicerende engelen en drie vrouwelijke heiligen op de achtergrond 1480 - 1531

Girolamo Mocetto created this print of the Virgin and Child, surrounded by saints and angels, sometime around the turn of the 16th century. Mocetto was a prolific printmaker, using etching and engraving techniques, which is a process that involves incising lines into a metal plate to hold ink. Here, the stark graphic quality is enhanced by the artist’s cross-hatching, which creates a sense of shadow and volume. Consider the amount of work involved to create this composition with such precision. The etched and engraved lines add a layer of social meaning, reflecting the cultural and religious values of the time. Prints like these were more affordable, and accessible, than paintings. This availability allowed for wider distribution of images and ideas, playing an important role in shaping religious and cultural identity during the Renaissance. Mocetto’s print blurs the lines between craft and fine art, demonstrating the cultural significance of printmaking as a medium for artistic expression and social communication.