Virgin and Child with St. John
Franz Anton Erich Moritz Steinla
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Franz Anton Erich Moritz Steinla
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This black-and-white print shows a woman holding a baby while another child leans against her. The woman wears a loose robe and a head covering, and the children look soft and rounded. A butterfly floats near the top right corner. The artist used shading to make the figures look three-dimensional. The woman’s face is calm, while the children seem curious. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
