The Virgin and Child

Artist Richard Earlom (British, 1743 - 1822)

Series LocationLondon

Place of ManufactureEurope

Mediummezzotint

DimensionsOverall (oval reserve/image): 21.4 × 18.4 cm Other (plate mark): 21.1 × 19.1 cm Other (support): 24.8 × 19.8 cm

ClassificationsFINE ART

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Warner

Object number1982.073.021

Descriptionin oval reserve within plate mark; 3/4 view of Virgin Mary seated, in 18th Century(?) dress, holding baby Jesus to her bared breast; she is looking down on the child, who is asleep; beneath the circle is engraved writing & a crest & coat of arms (of the Duke of Devonshire?) with the motto "Cavendo Tutus" beneath

Status

Not on view