Légende
Image of Christ and Mary in a floral wreath, Bruges Madonna, print, printmaker: Josef Lemmens (signed by artist), after sculpture by Michelangelo, 1886, Michelangelo, after sculpture by, paper, chine collé, etching, intaglio printmaking technique, height 318 mm x width 199 mm, Date of death of printmaker unknown. Therefore, the acquisition date has been used to determine the rights to this object., Madonna: ie Mary with the Christ-child, A monochrome engraved image shows a seated female figure holding a child on her lap, both rendered with detailed line work and drapery; the woman wears a head covering and a flowing robe while the child is nude and leans against her. They are positioned on a pedestal with ornamental edges, and an elaborate garland of flowers and leaves frames them in an arched composition, draping from above and looping down on either side. Swirling decorative scrollwork and carved architectural elements flank the central figures, and dense crosshatching fills the background within the arch, creating contrast with the lighter figures and flowers. The overall tone is sepia, and the image exhibits fine engraved textures throughout.
Crédit
Photo12/Liszt Collection
Notre référence
LZT26B18_349
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
46.6Mo (11.9Mo) / 26.9cm x 43.4cm / 3176 x 5128 (300dpi)