Madonna under a Palm Tree
1507
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1507
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows the Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus under a tall palm tree. The tree’s leaves curve like a roof over their heads. Joseph stands behind them, holding a walking stick. The artist carved fine lines into metal to make this print. You can see the details because of how the light cuts across the figures. This is one of Raimondi, Marcantonio’s engravings.
