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The Crowning of the Virgin

Martin Johann Schmidt

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a celestial scene with figures and angels. In the image, there is a composition showing a divine event among the clouds. Several angelic beings surround a central figure who is being crowned. Above, there is a triangular representation with an eye. The figures are shown with flowing drapery, giving the composition movement. Crosshatching and line work add texture and depth to the drawing.

Artwork Details

Date
1768
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
2545 × 5007 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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