The Life of the Virgin: The Birth of the Virgin
1634
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1634
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white print shows a busy scene with a group of people gathered around a bed. A woman lies in the center, holding a baby, while others kneel or stand nearby, some looking up at a glowing, cloudy figure above. The room has simple furniture and a few scattered objects like a jug and a basket. The glowing figure in the sky looks like a divine presence, shining down on the scene. This kind of dramatic lighting was a big deal in the art of this time. Next, check out the Baroque movement to see more of these bold, emotional scenes.
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