Virgin Adoring the Child
mid-17th century
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 43.5 × 32.2 cm (17 1/8 × 12 11/16 in.) sheet: 45.2 × 33.5 cm (17 13/16 × 13 3/16 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Accession Number
2020.42.1
Art Historical Context
Behold the tender devotion captured in *Virgin Adoring the Child*, a mid-17th-century etching and engraving by French printmaker Jean Morin, faithfully reproducing a composition by the Renaissance master Titian. This evocative image portrays the Virgin Mary in quiet adoration of the infant Christ, a cherished motif in Christian art that emphasizes maternal love and divine humility. Titian, a leading figure of the Venetian Renaissance known for his rich colors and dynamic forms, inspired countless reproductions, bridging the gap between 16th-century Italy and 17th-century France. Morin's maste...