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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Anthony with the Christ Child is a 1641 ink by Italian 17th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This small, dark print shows a robed man holding a baby close. The man’s face is blurred, but his hands gently wrap around the child’s back. Behind them, a tiny plant with flowers sits on a ledge, and a book lies open below. The artist used sharp lines to show the folds in the man’s robe and the baby’s soft skin. The print looks worn, like it’s been handled a lot over time. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
This Italian artist worked in the 17th century, making engravings, ink drawings, and oil paintings.
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