Madonna and Child Enthroned, Saint Jerome and Saint Francis

Italienische Grafik 1640–1747, 1720–1740

The image shows three figures in an elaborate scene. In the center, a woman is seated holding a child on her lap. The woman has a serene expression, styled hair, and wears a long robe. The child is naked. To the left of the woman, a man kneels looking up at her, wearing a robe with a cross. To the right of the woman, another figure stands reading a book, with a beard and wearing a robe. The background is detailed with architectural elements, a cloudy sky, and foliage. A skull and a cross are near the central pedestal.
Artista
Italienische Grafik 1640–1747
Datazione
1720–1740
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
color chiaroscuro woodcut on laid paper
Dimensioni
20,1 × 10,5 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows three figures in an elaborate scene. In the center, a woman is seated holding a child on her lap. The woman has a serene expression, styled hair, and wears a long robe. The child is naked. To the left of the woman, a man kneels looking up at her, wearing a robe with a cross. To the right of the woman, another figure stands reading a book, with a beard and wearing a robe. The background is detailed with architectural elements, a cloudy sky, and foliage. A skull and a cross are near the central pedestal.

Italienische Grafik 1640–1747