Education of the Virgin
1766
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1766
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows a quiet scene of three figures in a garden. A woman sits with a child on her lap, reading or teaching, while an older man looks on. The background has trees, flowers, and a small building, all drawn with soft, warm brown lines. The artist used a mix of fine lines and shaded areas to create depth, which is typical of the printing method. This piece is part of a series about religious lessons. Check out etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
