Virgin and Child

About this work

This drawing shows a woman holding a baby, both wrapped in flowing robes. The woman’s head is slightly tilted, and her face is soft but serious. The baby looks small and calm, resting against her. The lines are dark and scratchy, with lots of shading to show the folds in the clothes. The artist used a technique where ink is scratched into a metal plate to create texture. This makes the drawing look almost like a sketch but with deeper shadows. Next, look up etching to see how this method works.