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The Virgin and Child

Giovanni Bottani

1701

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century Religious

Dominant colour

The Virgin and Child is a 1701 ink by Giovanni Bottani, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Giovanni Bottani
When & what style?: 1701 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a woman holding a child. She’s dressed in flowing robes, her head covered with a veil. The child sits close, looking down at their hands. Behind them, swirling leaves and branches fill the background. The artist used sharp lines to show folds in the fabric and the woman’s gentle expression. The title says it’s *The Virgin and Child*, a common religious scene. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made prints.