The Virgin and Saint John

c. 1600

after Hans Baldung Grien

Associated Names
Anonymous Artist

Artist

Hans Baldung Grien

Artist After, German, 1484/1485 - 1545

Two individuals are depicted from head to toe, standing close together. The individual in front has an aged facial appearance, with a distinct profile, wearing a hooded garment. Their hands are visible, with one hand raised in a gesture. The person behind has curly hair and draped clothing. Both are shown in detailed line work, with intricate texture on their clothing. The background is plain and muted, emphasizing the figures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and brown ink heightened with white on blue prepared paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.4 x 15.2 cm (11 3/16 x 6 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1972.14.2

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1974

  • NGA Recent Acquisitions 1974, no. 5 (as Hans Suess von Kulmbach).

Wikidata ID

Q64533424

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