The Virgin and Infant Jesus
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows three figures in a dimly lit scene. On the left, an older man with a long beard leans in, looking at a woman holding a baby. The woman’s face is turned slightly away, her hair covered by a cloth. The baby reaches toward the man’s face, while the woman’s hands rest gently on the child. The dark background makes the figures stand out sharply. The artist used deep shadows and smooth lines to create a quiet, focused mood. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works.
