Visitatie 1550 - 1600

"Visitatie", a 16th-century engraving by the Monogrammist CG, depicts the biblical event of the Visitation, where Mary, pregnant with Jesus, visits her cousin Elizabeth, who is pregnant with John the Baptist. The scene is set in an outdoor environment, with a well in the foreground and a distant landscape in the background. The figures of Mary and Elizabeth are central to the composition, their embrace emphasizing the close bond between them. The small size of the print, measuring 104mm by 66mm, highlights the intimate nature of the subject. The engraving is characteristic of the style of the 16th century, with its detailed rendering of figures and its use of chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth.