Kroning van Maria
c. 1579 - c. 1581
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
320; 450
About this artwork
height 450 mm x width 320 mm
Art Historical Context
Behold the *Kroning van Maria* (Coronation of Mary), a striking engraving by Agostino Carracci, created around 1579–1581. Measuring 450 mm high by 320 mm wide, this work captures a pivotal moment in Christian iconography: the Virgin Mary receiving her heavenly crown, surrounded by divine figures in a moment of celestial triumph. Agostino, a master engraver and member of the influential Carracci family from Bologna, was at the forefront of Italy's late Renaissance, bridging Mannerism and the emerging Baroque with his fluid lines and emotional depth. Engraving, Carracci's chosen medium, involve...
About the Artist
Agostino Carracci · 1557–1602
Agostino left his profession as a tailor to become an artist. His earliest works were engravings, which was an extremely profitable practice and he was famed for having attained new heights of perfection. He was also a skilled painter and collaborated with his famous relations on various commisions. Comment on works: Religious; Portraits.