Virgin and Child with Martyrs

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a group of people in dramatic poses. A woman kneels, holding a palm branch, while another woman leans over her, reaching out. Two small children stand nearby, one holding a cross, the other a banner. Angels float in the background, and a cloudy sky fills the top. The scene looks like a religious story, with symbols like the palm and cross. The lines are all carved into the paper, creating shadows and texture. Next, check out how this was made using engraving.