Saint Anne teaches the young Virgin how to read 1670 - 1731

Domenico Maria Bonavera's etching, "Saint Anne teaches the young Virgin how to read" (1670-1731), depicts a scene from the lives of the Virgin Mary and her mother Saint Anne. Saint Anne is shown teaching the young Mary to read, while an angel looks on, this scene is typical of the Baroque style and reflects the emphasis on religious devotion during this period. The artwork, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a fine example of the detailed and expressive qualities of Baroque etching.