Maria met het Christuskind, de jonge Johannes de Doper en Elisabet 1622 - 1691

The anonymous etching, "Maria met het Christuskind, de jonge Johannes de Doper en Elisabet" (Mary with the Christ Child, the young John the Baptist and Elizabeth), created sometime between 1622 and 1691, currently resides in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a scene of religious significance, with Mary holding the Christ Child as John the Baptist, a young boy, points toward him with a staff. The composition emphasizes the intimate relationship between the figures, placing them within a draped background that creates a sense of depth and adds to the overall impression of reverence. This etching is a fine example of the use of line and light to convey emotion and narrative in a small format.