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Saint Joachim and the Infant Virgin Mary

Giuseppe Bottani

National Gallery of Art

The image features an engraving showing two figures, an elder man and a child, depicted from the waist up. The elder man is seated, with his body turned slightly toward the child, holding the child's arm and gesturing with his right hand. He has a prominent beard and wavy hair, with a serene facial expression focused upwards. The child, positioned slightly in front of the man, is looking ahead with a gentle expression, hands clasped together. The child's hair is short and smooth. Both figures are draped in robes with visible folds. Radiant halos surround each head. The background consists of a finely hatched pattern, typical of engraving techniques. The engraving includes a decorative border and text below the image.

Artwork Details

Date
mid 18th century
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2025 × 2382 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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