Artwork
The Virgin and the Cradle with Saint Elisabeth and Saint Anne
The Virgin and the Cradle with Saint Elisabeth and Saint Anne is a print by the Renaissance artist Marcantonio Raimondi. It dates from 1520 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Virgin and the Cradle with Saint Elisabeth and Saint Anne is an engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi, dated to 1520, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a scene with four figures in a dimly lit interior: a seated woman holding an infant, a kneeling woman beside her, a standing woman behind, and a small child to the right. The figures are likely representations of the Virgin, Saint Elisabeth, Saint Anne, and the infant Jesus.
Technique & Style
Raimondi employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and drama. The technique highlights the faces and hands of the figures, setting them apart from the surrounding shadows.
Artist & collection
Artist
Marcantonio Raimondi, often called simply Marcantonio (c. 1470/82 – c. 1534), was an Italian engraver, known for being the first important printmaker whose body of work consists largely of prints copying paintings. He…
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