Fotoreproductie van een gravure naar een schilderij van twee biddende meisjes before 1871

This is a photogravure of an engraving after a painting of two praying girls by Godfrey Wordsworth Turner. The image is striking in its composition, primarily due to its study in contrasts and the subtle use of tonal gradation. The somber background accentuates the girls' luminous, innocent faces, which serve as the focal point. Turner masterfully exploits light and shadow to give form to his subjects, emphasizing the tactile qualities of the soft fabrics and delicate skin. The way the light falls on the girls' faces draws attention to their clasped hands and kneeling postures, heightening the work’s solemn and contemplative atmosphere. The linear precision of the engraving captures the sentiment of the girls with a quiet intensity. One can not ignore the composition and the formal execution, which underscore the symbolic weight of childhood innocence and religious devotion.