A Chandelier with the Virgin Mary Holding the Christ Child

Britische Grafik 1839–1850, 1840s/1850s

The image depicts an ornate chandelier with detailed metalwork, angelic figures, and a central statue of a religious figure holding a child, all highlighted in gold and bronze tones. The color palette includes gold, bronze, and soft brown shades, with touches of light beige in the background. The chandelier is placed prominently in the center of the image against a backdrop of architectural details.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1839–1850
Date
1840s/1850s
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink with watercolor over graphite, heightened with white, on wove paper
Dimensions
29.7 × 25 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts an ornate chandelier with detailed metalwork, angelic figures, and a central statue of a religious figure holding a child, all highlighted in gold and bronze tones. The color palette includes gold, bronze, and soft brown shades, with touches of light beige in the background. The chandelier is placed prominently in the center of the image against a backdrop of architectural details.

Britische Grafik 1839–1850