The Virgin and Child Appearing to Two Female Monastics

c. 1700

Neapolitan 17th Century

Associated Names
The image depicts several figures. In the center, a figure is slightly elevated, surrounded by smaller figures. The central figure has a serene expression, flowing hair covered by a draped veil. They hold a smaller figure in their lap. The surrounding figures seem to be cherubs or angels with wings. Below, two individuals kneel side by side, looking upwards with their hands extended. They wear long, flowing robes with hoods. The background features swirling clouds, creating a celestial atmosphere. The focus is on the figures' gestures and the surrounding environment.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown with gray wash over charcoal on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ruth Rowe Philbrick

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 27.31 × 18.42 cm (10 3/4 × 7 1/4 in.) (arched top)

  • Accession Number

    2017.109.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Estate of Ruth Rowe Philbrick; Gift to NGA, 2017.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 25 [encircled]; lower right verso in graphite: UH-; lower left verso in graphite: [undescribed]

Wikidata ID

Q64618161

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