The Virgin Crowned by Christ Child with Roses

Discover Elisabetta Sirani’s preparatory study of ‘The Virgin Crowned,’ a Baroque drawing showcasing dramatic religious figures & masterful hatching technique. A rare glimpse into her artistry.


Elisabetta Sirani (1638 - 1665)

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National Museums Liverpool (Liverpool, United Kingdom)

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This is a nearly exact preparatory study for the painting, described in 1678 by Sirani