Master NA.DAT with the Mousetrap
1512
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Virgin and Child Enthroned with Saint Anne is a 1512 ink by Master NA.DAT with the Mousetrap, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a woman holding a baby while sitting on a throne-like chair. Behind them, an older woman leans in, and angels with wings hover at the sides. The scene is framed by an arched doorway with columns and a checkerboard floor. Smaller scenes of people and animals appear in the corners. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, a trick called cross-hatching. This style was common in Renaissance prints. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
Master NA.DAT with the Mousetrap (1512–1513) was an artist.
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