The Virgin and Child

Simone Cantarini

Associated Names
Simone Cantarini

Artist, Pesarese, 1612 - 1648

The image shows an etching of a woman and a child. The woman is seated with her upper body visible, holding the child close to her. Both figures are facing slightly to the right, with the woman looking down at the child. She has gentle facial features and her hair is styled with soft waves or curls, partially covered by a cloth or veil. The woman is draped in flowing garments. The child is sitting on her lap or supported by her arm, with curly hair visible. The background is filled with wispy clouds. Circular halos with radiating lines are depicted around the heads of both figures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1971.37.23

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 19, State only


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65512092

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