The Vision of Saint Anne
1756
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1756
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a dramatic scene with two main figures. A robed man kneels on the ground, looking up at a glowing woman floating above him. She wears a long dress and holds a baby while clouds swirl around her. In the background, other cloudy shapes and a faint cityscape are visible. The artist used shading to create depth, making the figures stand out against the sky. The text at the bottom names the artist and his son, who made the print. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
