The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne 1600 - 1675
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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charcoal drawing
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madonna
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charcoal art
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black and white theme
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portrait reference
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child
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strong emotion
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framed image
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black and white
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limited contrast and shading
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portrait drawing
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fine art portrait
This anonymous engraving depicts a traditional Christian scene of the Virgin Mary and Child with Saint Anne. The image is rendered in a chiaroscuro style, using strong contrasts of light and shadow to create a dramatic and intimate effect. The composition emphasizes the closeness of the figures, highlighting the tender bond between mother and child. The work's style suggests a date of creation between 1600 and 1675, echoing the prevailing Baroque artistic trends of the period.
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