1585
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Magnificat: The Virgin Surrounded by Music-Making Angels is a 1585 ink by Jan Sadeler I, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a woman kneeling in the center, dressed in simple robes and a veil. Around her, six winged figures play musical instruments—two hold trumpets, one plays a violin, and others sing from sheet music. The background looks like a cloudy sky with a window behind her. The whole scene is drawn with fine lines and shading. The woman’s calm pose stands out against the busy angels. The sheet music they hold is real hymns, not just decoration. This was made in 1585 as a religious image. Next, look up engraving to see how artists carved these detailed lines.
Jan Sadeler I (1550–1600) was a Flemish artist, born in Brussels.
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