The Virgin and Child with Saints
1515
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Giuseppe Nicolo Vicentino
Giuseppe Nicolo Vicentino (1470–1560) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Virgin and Child with Saints is a 1515 ink by Giuseppe Nicolo Vicentino, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a group of figures in a dimly lit space. A woman holds a baby while another child clings to her leg. Around them, older figures stand or kneel, some with hands raised. The scene feels crowded, with swirling drapery and rough textures filling the background. Notice how the artist used deep shadows and light to create a three-dimensional effect. This was a common trick in Renaissance prints. Look up technique: woodcut to see how this method works.
Giuseppe Nicolo Vicentino (1470–1560) was an artist.
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![The Holy Family with Saints [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/4d51f9f823625a43/thumb.webp)
