Maria met kind in rotslandschap by Achille Martinet

Maria met kind in rotslandschap 1850

achillemartinet's Profile Picture

achillemartinet

# 

shape in negative space

# 

negative space

# 

charcoal drawing

# 

portrait reference

# 

pencil drawing

# 

limited contrast and shading

# 

shape of cloud

# 

tonal art

# 

a lot negative space

# 

remaining negative space

"Maria met kind in rotslandschap" is a black and white print created by Achille Martinet in 1850. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the Virgin Mary seated on a rocky landscape with the Christ child nestled in her lap. The image is a classic depiction of the Madonna and Child theme, a motif popular in religious art throughout history. Martinet's use of light and shadow highlights the intimacy and tenderness between mother and son, while the rocky landscape provides a backdrop for this devotional scene.

Show more

Comments

No comments

Be the first to comment and join the conversation on the ultimate creative platform.