1592
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Madonna and Child with an Apple is a 1592 ink by Annibale Carracci, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a woman holding a baby. She’s wrapped in flowing robes, her head tilted slightly as she looks down. The baby reaches for her face, and she gently holds an apple near its hand. The lines are dark and precise, with lots of shading to show the folds in the fabric and the softness of their skin. The artist used fine lines to create depth, especially in the drapery and the woman’s hair. This kind of detailed linework was a big deal in its time. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made prints with needles and acid.
Annibale Carracci ( kə-RAH-chee, UK also kə-RATCH-ee, Italian: ; November 3, 1560 – July 15, 1609) was an Italian painter and instructor, active in Bologna and later in Rome.
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