1644
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Virgin and Child Trampling on Sin is a 1644 ink by Sébastien Bourdon, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a woman holding a child while standing on a pile of tangled, writhing figures. The woman’s face is calm, her head covered with a soft cloth. The child reaches out toward her, while the figures beneath her seem to struggle. The artist used sharp lines to create texture, especially in the fabric and the writhing forms underfoot. This print mixes two techniques to build up the dark and light areas. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists create depth in prints like this.
Sébastien Bourdon (French pronunciation: ; 2 February 1616 – 8 May 1671) was a French painter and engraver. His chef d'œuvre is The Crucifixion of St. Peter made for the cathedral of Notre Dame.
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