Madonna of the Rosary
1664
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1664
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a woman holding a rosary, surrounded by people and angels. The woman is the Virgin Mary, and the rosary is a key part of the scene. It's interesting that the artist used a lot of detail to show the emotions of the people in the painting. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of sfumato.
