Artwork
The Coronation of the Virgin
The Coronation of the Virgin is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist Palma il Giovane. It dates from 1590 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Coronation of the Virgin is a drawing by Jacopo Palma il Giovane, created in 1590. It is executed in pen and brown ink with wash and charcoal on prepared paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts the coronation of the Virgin Mary, surrounded by angels and other figures. The Virgin sits on a throne-like structure, with two angels holding a crown above her head, while other figures kneel or stand around her.
Technique & Style
The artist employed layers of ink and wash to achieve depth, with varying shades of darkness and lightness. The use of charcoal and white heightening adds to the drawing's texture and visual interest. The brown prepared paper provides a warm, grainy background.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Iacopo Negretti (1548/50 – 14 October 1628), best known as Jacopo or Giacomo Palma il Giovane or simply Palma Giovane ('Young Palma'), was an Italian painter from Venice and a notable exponent of the Venetian school.
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