Maria met Kind en heiligen 1500 - 1549

This engraving, "Maria met Kind en heiligen" by the Monogrammist NDB, depicts a scene of Mary, the mother of Jesus, surrounded by several figures including a child and saints. Created between 1500 and 1549, the piece showcases the artist's skilled handling of line and shading, which lend depth and form to the figures. The artist's identity remains shrouded in mystery, but their work reveals an understanding of Renaissance artistic principles. This small-scale engraving, measuring 238 mm in height and 179 mm in width, offers a glimpse into the devotional art of the early 16th century, where religious narratives were often depicted with intricate detail and emotional resonance.