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Mater Amabilis

Johann Georg Serz

1850

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early 19th Century Religious

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Mater Amabilis is a 1850 by Johann Georg Serz, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Johann Georg Serz
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows a woman holding a small child. She has a soft face and a halo, wearing a loose, draped robe. The child looks up at her with a calm expression. The dark background makes their faces stand out clearly. The title "Mater Amabilis" means "Loving Mother" in Latin. The artist focused on gentle expressions and simple lines to create a peaceful scene. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more prints like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A print on paper titled *Mater Amabilis* by Johann Georg Serz depicts the Virgin and Child, rendered in the style of Raphael.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Johann Georg Serz

Johann Georg Serz had a habit of turning devotion into something intimate and tangible—his prints feel like quiet prayers you could tuck into a pocket.

See the richer artist page