The Madonna and Child with St. Bernardino of Sienna and St. Jerome 1510 - 1576

"The Madonna and Child with St. Bernardino of Sienna and St. Jerome" is an engraving by Giulio Bonasone, an Italian artist who lived from 1510 to 1576. The artwork, created between 1510 and 1576, is currently held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This engraving depicts the Virgin Mary, the infant Jesus, and the Saints Bernardino of Sienna and Jerome, illustrating the traditional depiction of the Madonna and Child with the inclusion of prominent saints. The engraved lines create a sense of depth and detail in the composition, highlighting the figures and their expressive gestures. Bonasone's engraving showcases his mastery of the medium and the influence of Renaissance artistic traditions. This is a piece of religious art that was designed for public and private devotional spaces.