Madonna met kind 1618 - 1655

"Madonna met kind" is a 17th-century etching by the Flemish artist Cornelis Schut. This small-scale print, measuring only 97 mm in height and 63 mm in width, depicts a tender scene of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child. Schut's masterful use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and detail in the figures. The radiating light emanating from the Madonna's head evokes her divine nature and emphasizes the sacredness of the subject. This intimate composition is a testament to the enduring power of the Madonna and Child theme in art history.