Caption

Maria, print, album page, Mary standing in a temple of four columns. This print is part of an album., c. 1560 - c. 1573, printmaker, paper, engraving, height 254 mm x width 185 mm, upright figures of Mary without the Christ-child, A monochrome engraved scene shows a robed female figure standing on a stepped platform within a small classical porch formed by fluted columns with ornate capitals and a decorated entablature and pediment above. The figure is draped in long flowing garments and a veil, with hands held together near the chest and a circular halo radiating lines behind the head. Behind her hangs a curtain with subtle patterning, and the architectural setting includes plinths, cornices, and decorative moldings with carved floral and scroll motifs. The overall image is detailed with fine line work and shading emphasizing folds in the fabric, column textures, and the three-dimensional structure of the steps and surrounding architecture.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26B31_217

License type

Rights managed

Available size

45.9Mb (7.8Mb) / 11.4in x 15.7in / 3414 x 4704 (300dpi)

Keywords

Maria print album page Mary standing temple four columns part album c 1560 - c 1573 printmaker paper engraving height 254 mm x width 185 mm upright figures Mary Christ-child monochrome engraved scene robed female figure standing stepped platform within small classical porch formed fluted columns ornate capitals decorated entablature pediment figure draped long flowing garments veil hands held together near chest circular halo radiating lines head hangs curtain subtle patterning architectural setting includes plinths cornices decorative moldings carved floral scroll motifs image detailed fine line work shading emphasizing folds fabric column textures three-dimensional structure steps surrounding architecture