1665
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Neitsyt Maria ja Jeesus-lapsi is a 1665 unspecified by Elisabetta Sirani, depicting Breastfeeding, held at Finnish National Gallery.
The painting shows a mother and child. This scene is familiar, but the artist's style is unique. Elisabetta Sirani was one of the first women to gain recognition as an artist in Bologna, which is interesting because it was a challenging time for women in the arts. You can learn more about the use of light and dark in this painting by looking into the technique: chiaroscuro.
Elisabetta Sirani (8 January 1638 – 28 August 1665) was an Italian Baroque painter and printmaker who died in unexplained circumstances at the age of 27.
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