Virgin and Child
1630
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Bartolomeo Coriolano
Bartolomeo Coriolano (1630–1630) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Virgin and Child is a 1630 ink by Bartolomeo Coriolano, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a woman holding a baby, both wrapped in soft, flowing robes. Behind them, a glowing halo frames their heads, made of fine lines that look like light. The woman’s face is gentle, and the baby reaches out toward her. The whole scene sits inside a round shape, like a window. The artist used only black and white to create deep shadows and bright spots, making the figures pop. This trick is called *chiaroscuro*—it’s all about light and dark. Look up technique: woodcut to see how prints like this were made.
Bartolomeo Coriolano (1630–1630) was an artist.
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