Madonna met kind 1513 - 1529

Parmigianino created this drawing, *Madonna met kind*, which translates to *Madonna and Child*, using pen and brown ink on gray paper. The paper's tonality immediately strikes the eye, its muted hue creating a soft, ethereal quality. The figures emerge gently from the surface, as if materializing from a dream. The composition relies on a delicate interplay of lines, with Parmigianino employing a subtle hatching technique to suggest form and depth. Notice how he uses the hatching lines to create volume and shadow, especially around the Madonna's drapery and the child's body, adding a layer of complexity to the otherwise simple composition. The contours are fluid, almost weightless, lending the figures an air of grace and elegance. In line with semiotic interpretations, we could say the Madonna figure can be viewed as a signifier of purity and maternal love. The drawing offers a space for continual dialogue and evolving meanings, influenced by personal experiences, cultural contexts, and ongoing scholarly interpretations.