The Death of St. Anne
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a group of robed men gathered around a dying woman lying on the ground. Behind them, three tall figures stand on a raised platform, facing away. The scene is set in a wooded area with trees and distant mountains, all drawn in black and white. The text at the bottom calls it *The Death of St. Anne*, though the faces are blurred. The figures’ robes and serious expressions suggest a solemn moment. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how light and shadow create drama in prints like this.
