Artwork
The Virgin
The Virgin is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Giovanni Bottani. It dates from 1701 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:below image in plate: Dei Genitrix intercede pro nobis / peint par Joseph Bottani Gravè par Jean Bottani
About this work
Overview
The Virgin is a print by Giovanni Bottani, created in 1701, using etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman with long hair and a serious expression, dressed in flowing robes, holding a heart close to her chest, set against a plain background.
Technique & Style
The work showcases the artist's skill with etching and engraving, evident in the sharp lines and detailed rendering of the subject's clothing.
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