Artwork
The Education of the Virgin
The Education of the Virgin is a drawing by Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The painting shows a scene of a young girl being taught by an older woman.
The drawing is interesting because it was made in the 17th century, and its style is different from other European drawings of the time. It has a simple, quiet feel to it.
This style is similar to what you might see using the technique: cross-hatching.
Overview
The Education of the Virgin is a 17th-century drawing attributed to the British School.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a young girl being instructed by an older woman, a scene often associated with the education of the Virgin Mary.
Technique & Style
Characterized by a simple and subdued atmosphere, the drawing employs a distinctive style that diverges from the dominant European drawing styles of its time, utilizing techniques such as cross-hatching to achieve its effect.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
