Madonna in a Landscape Sitting on a Cushion
1527
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1527
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting is called Madonna in a Landscape Sitting on a Cushion. It was made by Aldegrever, Heinrich in 1527. The artist used etching to create this work, which is a technique that involves carving a design into a metal plate, and it's interesting because it allows for a lot of detail and texture. You can learn more about this technique and others like it at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
