Maria met Kind 1597

Camillo Graffico’s 1597 engraving, “Maria met Kind”, depicts the Virgin Mary and the Christ child within an architectural framework. The central figures, rendered in a detailed chiaroscuro style, are reminiscent of Renaissance and Mannerist traditions, emphasizing the sacredness of the scene. The inscription at the bottom, "LA MADONA DEL ROSARIO DE LA MINERVA DI ROMA," indicates this work is a devotional image dedicated to the Virgin Mary, likely intended for private prayer or public display. The engraving’s precise details, like the architectural elements and the globe held by the Christ child, speak to the artist’s skill and the importance of visual representation in religious practice.