Artwork
The Infant Jesus
The Infant Jesus is a print by Massol. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Infant Jesus is a print on paper created around 1850, based on a composition by Andrea Mantegna.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chubby, barefoot child standing in a circle of light, with curly hair and a cloth around his waist, raising one hand in a gesture of blessing or pointing.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro, using shading to create a three-dimensional effect, with gentle shadows and a soft glow that highlights the child's smooth skin.
Artist & collection
Artist
This engraver carved delicate dot-based prints in late 18th- and early 19th-century France.
