Who created "The Virgin, Christ Child, and Saint John"?

The Virgin, Christ Child, and Saint John was created by Antonio da Trento in 1540/50.

When was "The Virgin, Christ Child, and Saint John" created?

This artwork was created 1540/50.

What medium is "The Virgin, Christ Child, and Saint John"?

The Virgin, Christ Child, and Saint John is Chiaroscuro woodcut printed in black and ochre from two blocks, on paper.

Is "The Virgin, Christ Child, and Saint John" in the public domain?

Yes, The Virgin, Christ Child, and Saint John is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Virgin, Christ Child, and Saint John

Antonio da Trento

1540/50

Medium

Chiaroscuro woodcut printed in black and ochre from two blocks, on paper

Dimensions

19.2 × 23.5 cm (7 9/16 × 9 5/16 in.)

Classification

woodcut

Department

Prints and Drawings

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

61049

About the Artist

Antonio da Trento · 1500–1560

Antonio da Trento (c. 1508–1550) was an Italian printmaker who specialized in chiaroscuro woodcuts, a sophisticated printing technique that used multiple woodblocks to create images with tonal depth and atmospheric effects. Working during the height of the Italian Renaissance, Antonio was one of a small group of master printmakers—including Ugo da Carpi, Niccolò Vicentino, and Nicolò Boldrini—who ...

The Virgin, Christ Child, and Saint John

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