La Sainte Vierge
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a woman holding a small child. She’s draped in flowing robes, her head covered loosely with a veil. The child leans against her, one arm wrapped around her neck. The background is dark, with a faint landscape visible far off. The title at the bottom calls it *La Sainte Vierge*, which means "The Holy Virgin" in French. This print copies an older painting, as noted in the text. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this strong light-and-shadow effect works.
