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The Coronation of the Virgin

Jacopo Palma il Giovane

1590

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance

Dominant colour

The Coronation of the Virgin is a 1590 ink by Jacopo Palma il Giovane, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacopo Palma il Giovane
When & what style?: 1590 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a group of figures floating above a rough, textured ground. At the center, a woman in a long robe sits on a throne-like shape, with two angels holding a crown above her head. Other figures kneel or stand around her, all drawn with quick, sketchy lines and shaded areas. The artist used layers of ink and wash to create depth, making some areas look darker and others lighter. The paper itself is a warm, grainy brown, which adds to the old, slightly worn feel of the work. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.