1585
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Madonna Nursing the Christ Child is a 1585 ink by Annibale Carracci, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The Madonna Nursing the Christ Child is a tender engraving on laid paper, created by Annibale Carracci between 1583 and 1587. The image features the Virgin Mary gently cradling the infant Jesus in her arms, with her head tilted downward in a loving gaze. Her hair is neatly tied back, and she wears a simple yet elegant robe. The background of the engraving is left plain, allowing the viewer's focus to remain on the intimate moment between mother and child. The use of cross-hatching techniques adds depth and texture to the image, giving it a sense of warmth and humanity. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this piece, explore the world of engraving.
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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