1644
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Meeting of Mary and Elizabeth is a 1644 ink by Henri Mauperché, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a scene with two women standing in front of a large, ornate building. The building has many arches and columns, and the women are dressed in long robes. One woman is holding a baby, and the other woman is reaching out to touch the baby's head. In the background, there are trees and hills, and the sky is cloudy. The painting is done in a detailed, realistic style, with lots of texture and shading. The artist who created this painting is Mauperche, Henri.
Henri Mauperché (c.1602, Paris – 26 December 1686, Paris) was a French landscape painter and engraver. His name is also given as Henri Maupercher and Henri Montpercher. Most of his landscapes are capriccios.
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