The Virgin in Glory
1545
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1545
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white print shows a woman holding a child, surrounded by angels with wings. The woman sits on a cloud, with more clouds and small cherubs below her. In the distance, a city with towers and buildings sits under a dark sky. The angels around her are holding a crown above her head, like they’re placing it on her. The print looks detailed, with smooth shading to show the folds in the robes and the softness of the clouds. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists used light and shadow this way.
