Madonna and Child in the Clouds, 1611
Engraving and etchingexpand_more
Gift of John Crosbyexpand_more P.47.79
Not on Viewexpand_more
For many decades, Abraham Bloemaert was the leading Catholic painter in the Dutch Republic. His was a family business, with his son Cornelis making prints based on Abraham’s designs. Catholicism was tolerated by the Protestant majority, but Catholics had to hide their churches behind discreet façades; their devotion had to be private. Bloemaert’s star-studded recasting of Federico Barocci’s heavenly Virgin could be used for private devotion in the home.
Details
- Title
- Madonna and Child in the Clouds
- Artist Life
- 1603 - 1684
- Role
- Engraver
- Accession Number
- P.47.79
- Catalogue Raisonne
- H.VI.65.9
- Curator Approved
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