Madonna and child with singing figures in procession
Medium
Etching and engraving
Dimensions
Sheet (Trimmed): 11 9/16 × 11 1/16 in. (29.3 × 28.1 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951
Accession Number
51.501.2787
Tags
Art Historical Context
In the late 18th century, collaborative print *Madonna and Child with Figures in Procession*1774) brings together the talents of Italian artists Lorenzo Lorenzi, Marconio Franceschini, andante Vanni. Created as an etching and engraving on a modestly sized sheet (11 9/16 × 11 1/16 in.), this work exemplifies the refined printmaking techniques of the Rococo era. Etching allowed for delicate, fluid lines to capture expressive faces and flowing robes, while engraving added precise detailing, making intricate religious scenes reproducible and accessible beyond elite patrons. The composition center...
About the Artist
Lorenzo Lorenzi|Marcantonio Franceschini|Violante Vanni (Italian|Italian) · 1750 |1700 –1780 |1800
Italian, active ca. 1750–80|Italian, active Florence, 18th century