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The Birth of the Virgin

Simone Cantarini

1639

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

The Birth of the Virgin is a 1639 by Simone Cantarini, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Simone Cantarini
When & what style?: 1639 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing shows a group of people gathered around a woman lying in bed, with a baby being held up by another woman. The scene is set in a room with a bed, a chair, and a table, and there are several people standing around, looking at the baby. The drawing is done in a simple, sketchy style, with lots of lines and minimal shading. One interesting thing about this drawing is the way the artist has used simple lines to create a sense of movement and energy in the scene. The lines are quick and expressive, and they give the impression of a moment caught in time. If you like this drawing, you might also want to check out the work of other artists from the Baroque movement.