The Virgin with the Fish 1775

Francesco Bartolozzi's 1775 engraving, "The Virgin with the Fish," depicts a scene of the Virgin Mary, the Christ Child, an angel, and St. Jerome. The angel kneels, presenting a fish to the Virgin Mary, while the Christ Child sits on her lap, holding a book. St. Jerome sits in the background, reading a book with a lion at his feet. This artwork is a masterful example of Bartolozzi's skill as an engraver, known for his delicate linework and masterful use of light and shadow.