Artwork
Birth of the Virgin
Birth of the Virgin is a print by Robert van Audenaerde. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Birth of the Virgin is a print on paper created by Robert van Audenaerde in 1750, reproducing a work originally by Annibale Carracci.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a crowded scene around a bed where a woman holds a newborn, surrounded by onlookers and figures in a doorway. Angels float above, pointing downwards, amidst dramatic lighting with strong contrasts.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a sense of depth and drama through sharp contrasts of light and dark, making the figures stand out in a small space.
History & Provenance
The print is an interpretation of Annibale Carracci's work, reworked by Robert van Audenaerde into a print.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert van Audenaerde made detailed religious prints in 17th- and 18th-century Flanders.
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