{"product_id":"madonna-and-child-annibale-carracci-1","title":"Madonna and Child - Annibale Carracci","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic etching by Annibale Carracci depicting the Virgin Mary and the infant Christ with technical precision and emotional clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching presents a tender interaction between the Virgin Mary and the infant Christ. Annibale Carracci, a central figure in the development of the Bolognese school, demonstrates his technical command of line and shadow within this composition. The work reflects the shift toward naturalism that defined his career, moving away from the artificiality of the late Mannerist period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Virgin is depicted in a half-length pose, her head tilted gently toward the child. Her expression is one of quiet contemplation. The infant reaches upward, his hand resting near her neck, creating a physical connection that anchors the scene. Carracci employs a system of cross-hatching to define the volume of the figures and the folds of the drapery. The background consists of horizontal lines, which provide a neutral space that keeps the focus on the figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print captures the human quality of the subjects, a hallmark of Carracci's approach to religious iconography. The artist avoids excessive ornamentation, choosing instead to focus on the anatomical accuracy and the emotional weight of the moment. The clarity of the line work allows for a clear reading of the forms, even in the shadowed areas of the garments. This piece is representative of the printmaking traditions of the late sixteenth century, where etching was used to disseminate compositions to a wider audience. It remains a clear example of the transition toward the Baroque style, where emotional accessibility and technical precision were balanced to create a sense of immediacy for the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/madonna-and-child-giovanni-battista-cima-da-conegliano\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMadonna and Child by Giovanni Battista Cima da Conegliano\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/the-blessed-virgin-pietro-marchetti\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Blessed Virgin by Pietro Marchetti\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Annibale Carracci","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59485310517583,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59485310746959,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59485310779727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59485310812495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59485310845263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59485310878031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59485310910799,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59485310943567,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59485310976335,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59485311009103,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59485311041871,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59485311074639,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Madonna-and-Child_Poster_CompositorV1_1794533204109.jpg?v=1794533242","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/madonna-and-child-annibale-carracci-1","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}