The Christ Child sleeping on a cross in a landscape, crown of thorns in the foreground, after Reni 1765 - 1780

This etching, created by Gaetano Gandolfi between 1765 and 1780, depicts a poignant image of the Christ Child asleep on a cross. The scene is set in a landscape with a crown of thorns in the foreground, highlighting the future suffering of the Christ. Gandolfi’s work is an interpretation of Guido Reni’s iconic painting, a testament to the enduring power of the subject matter and its impact on artists throughout history. The delicate details of the Christ Child's features and the intricate rendering of the landscape showcase Gandolfi's technical skill and his sensitivity to religious themes. This artwork is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.