Madonna of the Palm Tree
1522
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1522
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This engraving shows Mary holding baby Jesus under a palm tree. The artist copied a Raphael drawing so closely it’s almost a copy. Raimondi often did this—he turned great works into prints. Look for the way light falls on Jesus’ skin. The thin lines make shadows sharp and real. The palm tree’s fronds look soft, not stiff. Try a Raphael drawing next if you like this.
