Artwork
The Infant Saviour
The Infant Saviour is a print by Thomas A. Woolnoth. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Infant Saviour is a print created by Thomas A. Woolnoth in 1850, depicting the infant Jesus.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a young child with curly hair and a serious expression, dressed in a dark robe, set against a black background that accentuates the child's features.
Technique & Style
Woolnoth employed strong contrasts between light and dark to highlight the subject's features, utilizing a technique known as chiaroscuro to create a dramatic effect.
History & Provenance
The print is based on an earlier work by Correggio, reinterpreted by Woolnoth in ink on paper.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas Alfred Woolnoth (1785–1857) was an English engraver. He was known for his portraits of theatre people. He also painted, and engraved works of Correggio and Van Dyck. Woolnoth was engraver to Queen Victoria. His…
