The Virgin and Child

Simone Cantarini

Associated Names
Simone Cantarini

Artist, Pesarese, 1612 - 1648

The image shows a seated woman holding a child on her lap. The woman is in a relaxed position, with her head tilted downward to the child who is standing on her lap. The woman has closed eyes and shoulder-length hair. She is wearing a long robe. The child is unclothed with curly hair and one arm around the woman's neck. Both the woman and the child have a halo around their heads, depicted by radiant lines. There are several cherubic figures with curly hair on the left and in the clouds below. The background is filled with clouds.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1971.37.19

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 17, State i/ii


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

Q65512085

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