Who painted The Virgin and Four Other Women?

The Virgin and Four Other Women was painted by Vittore Carpaccio in 1508.

Where can I see The Virgin and Four Other Women?

The Virgin and Four Other Women is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Virgin and Four Other Women?

The Virgin and Four Other Women is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

The Virgin and Four Other Women

Vittore Carpaccio , 1508

The Virgin and Four Other Women is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist Vittore Carpaccio. It dates from 1508 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Virgin and Four Other Women is a drawing created by Vittore Carpaccio in 1508. It is executed in pen and brown ink with gray wash over charcoal on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts the Virgin Mary surrounded by four other women, their arms linked or resting on each other. The figures are arranged in a tight group, with one woman in the center holding her hands together, while the others lean in towards her.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by quick, loose lines and soft shading, giving the figures a gentle appearance. The work appears unfinished, with visible charcoal underdrawings and layered ink.

Context

Carpaccio's style was influenced by Gentile Bellini, Antonello da Messina, and Early Netherlandish painting, and is marked by precise architectural detail and bold color use.

Artist & collection

Artist

Vittore Carpaccio

Vittore Carpaccio (UK: kar-PATCH-ee-oh, US: -⁠PAHTCH-, Italian: ; c. 1460/65 – c. 1525) was an Italian painter of the Venetian school who studied under Gentile Bellini. Carpaccio was largely influenced by the style of…