Madonna met Kind c. 1594 - 1659

"Madonna met Kind" (c. 1594-1659) is an etching by Cornelis Boel (1576-1621), currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The print depicts the Virgin Mary seated with her child, the infant Christ, who reaches towards a cross held aloft by an angel. This composition is a visual representation of the sacrifice of Christ and the role of the Virgin Mary in Christian faith. Boel's masterful use of line and shading creates a sense of depth and drama, emphasizing the emotional weight of the scene. The detail in the drapery and the angel's wings adds a sense of realism, inviting the viewer to contemplate this timeless religious narrative.