Virgin and Child with St. Anne and the Infant St. John

A hauntingly atmospheric gelatin silver print by Frederick Sommer, this work draws its title from the iconic Renaissance composition while transforming sacred imagery through Sommer's signature surrealist lens. The photograph's rich tonal depth and mysterious texture invite contemplation of the relationship between classical iconography and the subversive, dreamlike quality that defined Sommer's photographic practice. Printed later from the original negative, the work reflects Sommer's ongoing engagement with the photograph as an object of philosophical and aesthetic inquiry.