1529
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Virgin with the Rose is a 1529 ink by Antonio da Trento, a Renaissance work, depicting Putti, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a woman holding a rose, dressed in simple clothes. She's the main focus of the image. The artist used dark and light shades to create depth. The woman's face is calm and gentle. This painting is interesting because it uses contrast to guide our eyes. The dark background makes the woman stand out. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: woodcut.
Antonio da Trento (1508–1550) was an Italian printmaker, born in Trento. He specialized in chiaroscuro woodcuts, especially of religious subjects. Da Trento probably first learned wood engraving from Ugo da Carpi. He…
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