The Three Marys at the Tomb
1605
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1605
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Three Marys at the Tomb is a 1605 ink by Jacques Bellange, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts three women standing in front of a tomb, with an angel emerging from the tomb. The women are dressed in long, flowing robes and have their heads bowed in reverence. The angel is shown with outstretched wings and a halo, symbolizing its divine nature. In the background, a dark and ominous sky is visible, adding to the somber mood of the scene. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of solemnity and reverence, as the women pay their respects to the deceased. This painting is a fine example of Renaissance art, and you can learn more about the technique of etching by exploring the works of other artists who used this method.
Jacques Bellange (c. 1575–1616) was an artist and printmaker from the Duchy of Lorraine (then independent but now part of France) whose etchings and some drawings are his only securely identified works today. They are…
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