Virgin and Child in the Grotto (Adoration of the Magi)
the so-called Premier Engraver
1500
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
the so-called Premier Engraver
1500
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Virgin and Child in the Grotto (Adoration of the Magi) is a 1500 by the so-called Premier Engraver, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a woman holding a small child, surrounded by a crowd of winged figures. They’re all crammed into a dark cave-like space, with rough rock walls and a rocky floor. The woman looks calm, while the child reaches out toward the little angels floating above. The print’s worn edges and deep shadows make it look old. The artist used strong contrasts between light and dark to give the scene depth and drama. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how this technique works in other art.
the so-called Premier Engraver was an Italian artist.
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