The Virgin and Child with a Rose
1616
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1616
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Virgin and Child with a Rose is a 1616 ink by Jacques Bellange, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a woman and a baby, likely Mary and Jesus, with a rose. The artist used simple lines to create a sense of calm. This etching is interesting because it was made during a time when artists were experimenting with new techniques. Look up the technique of etching to learn more about how it was used by artists like Bellange, Jacques.
