Artwork
The Virgin and Child
The Virgin and Child is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Jean de Gourmont I. It dates from 1518 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Virgin and Child is an engraving created by Jean de Gourmont I in 1518.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts the Virgin Mary seated on a low stool, cradling the Christ child. She is lost in thought, gazing down at the infant wrapped in cloth. The scene is set in a room with three arched windows, framing views of a distant town and empty interior spaces.
Technique & Style
The engraving showcases Gourmont's attention to detail, evident in the scattered tools on the floor, the uneven light falling through the windows, and the intricate folds of the Virgin's dress. The use of engraving technique allows for the creation of intricate lines and textures.
Artist & collection
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Rhetoric
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