Virgin and Child
Artist
Andrea Andreani
(Italian, 1558 - 1629)
After
Francesco Vanni
(Italian, 1563 - 1610)
Date1591-93
MediumChiaroscuro woodcut from 2 blocks
DimensionsMargins trimmed to image: 10 3/8 x 8 5/16 in. (26.4 x 21.1 cm)
Credit LinePurchased with funds provided by the Print Society
CultureItalian
Catalogue raisonnéBartsch XII, 56, 11
Object numberPC2017.18.01
ClassificationsPrint Collection
DescriptionVirgin adoring the infant Christ. The infant Christ sleeps on draped cloth, His hair curling and falling around His face. The Virgin Mary looks on serenely, her hands together in prayer. Their haloes have been highlighted by white ink against the darker colored paper. The drapery illustrated behind them makes similar use of this highlighting technique, adding extra depth and drama to the composition.This record has been reviewed by University Galleries staff but may be incomplete or contain errors. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For any inquiries about the information listed, please email galleries@sandiego.edu.
c. 1598
c. 1594
1625-50
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