Madonna met kind en de Heilige Anna c. 1653

This drawing, "Madonna met kind en de Heilige Anna," was created in 1653 by Dutch artist Gesina ter Borch (1633-1690). It depicts a tender scene of the Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus and Saint Anne. The artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum and portrays the Madonna and Saint Anne as figures of faith and piety. The delicate brushstrokes and soft color palette are typical of Gesina ter Borch's style. The composition is intimate and evokes a sense of peacefulness. The presence of two cherubs hovering above the figures underscores the divine nature of the subject matter, making it a compelling example of religious art from the Dutch Golden Age.