The Virgin, Christ and St. John
Francesco Bartolozzi 21 Sep 1727 - 7 Mar 1815
Summary
Group of figures in the middle ground. They are the Virgin, Christ Child and St. John the Baptist Child. The Virgin is sat on the left with the palms of her hands clasped together. Christ stands beside her leaning on her left knee. St. John kneels in front of him to the right holding a wooden stick. There is a sheep close to him in the foreground to the right. A male figure can be seen in the background to the right. He leans on a boulder on top of which an open book rests in front of him. His head is turned back to look at the group. A pyramid shaped building with flat peak surrounded by trees can also be seen in the background.
Object Name
The Virgin, Christ and St. John
Creators Name
Date Created
about 1790
Dimensions
print: 31.2cm x 23.1cm
plate: 35.2cm x 27.1cm
support: 53.6cm x 43.1cm
accession number
1967.128.9
Collection Group
Support
paper
Medium
ink (black)
