The Education of the Virgin
1754
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1754
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a scene of a young girl, likely the Virgin Mary, being taught by an older woman. The artist used simple lines and shading to create depth. The use of brown ink and wash adds warmth to the scene, and the graphite underdrawing is visible in some areas, showing the artist's process. The style of this drawing is similar to other works from the same time period, and to learn more, look up the technique: cross-hatching.
