The Virgin
1701
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1701
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white print of a woman with long hair and a serious face. She’s dressed in flowing robes, holding a heart close to her chest. The background is plain, keeping all focus on her. The print looks like it was made by pressing ink into carved metal—a technique called etching. The lines are sharp, and the folds of her clothes show fine detail. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made prints like this one.
