The Virgin Mary Spinning with the Christ Child and an Angel

Jacques Bellange (c. 1575-1617), etching and engraving, c. 1612-1616

While the Christ Child slumbers, an angel attentively holds Mary’s distaff. Her carefully spun thread is easy to follow. According to the Apocrypha, Mary mended priestly vestments already at a young age. Bellange favoured religious themes, and often took an unusual approach. Mary’s elongated body is characteristic of his elegant yet eccentric style.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-2012-53
  • Dimensionsheight 255 mm x width 186 mm
  • Physical characteristicsets en gravure