Virgin and Angels Watching Over the Sleeping Infant Jesus
1644
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Francesco Cozza
Francesco Cozza (1605–1682) was an artist, born in Stilo.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Virgin and Angels Watching Over the Sleeping Infant Jesus is a 1644 ink by Francesco Cozza, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a sleeping baby wrapped in cloth, surrounded by three winged figures. One angel hovers above, arms outstretched, while two others kneel nearby, watching closely. The scene looks like a rocky cave, with rough textures carved into the background. The artist used shading to make the figures look three-dimensional, even though it’s just black lines. The baby’s peaceful face contrasts with the angels’ alert expressions. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create depth with just ink and lines.
Francesco Cozza (1605–1682) was an artist, born in Stilo.
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