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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1586
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a woman holding a sleeping baby. She wears a crown and robes, sitting on what looks like a woven mat. The baby is swaddled, resting against her. Around them, there are simple flowers and a bird peeking in from the bottom left. The woman’s calm face and the Latin text below suggest this is a religious scene. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially in her clothing and the mat. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
