The Virgin and Child

An outline-etching after a painting when in the Coesvelt Gallery, London. Lettered with production details. Included in 'Collection of Pictures by W. G. Coesvelt, Esq of London', 1836, plate 41. The composition closely resembles an engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi generally described as after a drawing by Raphael related to his paintings of the ‘Madonna di Foligno’ and ‘Madonna Sistina’. An impression of Marcantonio's engraving can be found at RCIN 850942. Showing the Virgin sitting on clouds, supporting the standing Child who looks down, with angels amongst the clouds.