1850
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Chandelier with the Virgin Mary Holding the Christ Child is a 1850 ink by Frederic William Sir Burton, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a fancy chandelier with a golden glow. At the top sits a figure holding a small child, surrounded by swirling vines and winged creatures. The light shines off the metalwork, making it look almost three-dimensional. The figure at the top is likely meant to be Mary with the Christ Child, but the artist focused on the chandelier’s details first. The way the ink and watercolor blend gives it a warm, glowing effect. Next, check out watercolor to see how artists use layers of transparent color to create light.
Frederic William Sir Burton (1850–1860) was an artist.
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