Virgin with a Crown of Stars
1527
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1527
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This etching shows a woman holding a small child, both sitting on a rock. The woman wears a crown of stars and a flowing robe, while the child looks up at her. Behind them, a walled city and trees fill the background, with a faint sky above. The artist used fine lines to create soft shading, giving the figures a gentle, almost glowing look. This style was common in Renaissance prints. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how light and shadow create depth like this.
