Maria en Jozef bij het slapend Christuskind 1599 - 1603

"Maria en Jozef bij het slapend Christuskind" (Mary and Joseph with the sleeping Christ Child) is an etching by Dutch artist Jacob Matham. Created between 1599 and 1603, the artwork portrays the holy family within a circular frame decorated with a string of pearls. This intimate scene depicts Mary and Joseph looking down at their sleeping child, creating a tender and devotional image that resonated with audiences of the time. The piece's small size and delicate details were typical of etchings, which were often used for personal devotional practices. The Rijksmuseum currently houses this work, which measures 137 mm in height and width.