Virgin and Child

About this work

This print shows a woman holding a baby. She’s draped in soft, flowing clothes, her head covered with a veil. The baby is naked, reaching up toward her face. Both have gentle, rounded features, and the woman’s hands are folded near her chest. The artist used dark and light tones to make the figures stand out against a plain background. The contrast between light and shadow gives the scene a quiet, dreamy feel. Look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this technique works in other art.