Maria met slapend Kind en Johannes de Doper 1774

This engraving, titled "Maria met slapend Kind en Johannes de Doper," was created by Quirin Mark in 1774. It depicts the Virgin Mary cradling a sleeping Christ child, while a young John the Baptist gazes at them. The scene is rendered in a realistic style, with detailed attention to the figures' anatomy and drapery. The engraving likely served a devotional purpose, meant to inspire piety and reflection upon the divine nature of Christ. This piece, measuring 288 mm by 287 mm, is a testament to Mark's skill as an engraver, capturing the soft, ethereal beauty of the subject matter.