The Mortification
1704
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Antonio Baratti
Antonio Baratti was an Italian engraver, etcher and printmaker.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Mortification is a 1704 by Antonio Baratti, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a lone woman standing outdoors, holding a cross and a lamb. She wears a long robe and a wreath on her head, with bare feet on rocky ground. Behind her, a dark cliff and trees create a moody backdrop. The woman’s calm expression and the lamb suggest a religious or symbolic meaning. The artist used shading to make her stand out against the dim background. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting effect works.
Antonio Baratti was an Italian engraver, etcher and printmaker.
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