Virgin and Child

Ventura Salimbeni after Guido Reni

Associated Names
Ventura Salimbeni

Artist, Sienese, 1568 - 1613

Guido Reni

Artist After, Bolognese, 1575 - 1642

The image shows two figures - a woman and a child. The woman is seated, embracing the child who is positioned on her lap with his arms around her neck. The woman has gentle facial features with downcast eyes, and her hair is partially visible under a cloth or head covering. The child has curly hair and is depicted with a serene expression. The woman's clothing is depicted in flowing lines, typical of drapery, with detail emphasizing the folds. She appears to be sitting inside, with a large curtain draped on one side and an arched window on the other. Through the window, a scene of trees and a distant figure is visible, along with some hills. There is a halo around both figures' heads. The background shows detailed textures both in and outside the window.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1972.65.35

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 1


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

Q65578447

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