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The Virgin in the clouds holding a rosary in her left hand and embracing the infant Christ, who also holds a rosary, angels surrounding them

Lorenzo Loli Italian
ca. 1630–60
Not on view
Formerly thought to be after Reni.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Virgin in the clouds holding a rosary in her left hand and embracing the infant Christ, who also holds a rosary, angels surrounding them
  • Artist: Lorenzo Loli (Italian, Bologna ca. 1612–1691 Bologna)
  • Artist: After Giovanni Andrea Sirani (Italian, Bolognese, 1610–1670)
  • Date: ca. 1630–60
  • Medium: Etching
  • Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 8 11/16 × 5 5/16 in. (22 × 13.5 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951
  • Object Number: 51.501.5052
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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