The Virgin and Child in half-figure in her arms, from Guercino by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

The Virgin and Child in half-figure in her arms, from Guercino 

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This etching, "The Virgin and Child in half-figure in her arms, from Guercino," by the renowned Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi, captures a tender moment between the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. The print, created in the 18th century, is a study after a work by the Baroque painter Guercino. Piranesi's mastery of line and shading is evident in the delicately rendered figures, showcasing the artist's keen observation of the human form. This piece exemplifies Piranesi's ability to capture the essence of his subject through a refined and expressive technique, adding a new dimension to the original work by Guercino.

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