Jesus, St. John the Baptist and four cherubs 1646

"Jesus, St. John the Baptist and four cherubs" is an etching by Wenceslaus Hollar created in 1646. The print depicts a scene from the Christian tradition, featuring Jesus and John the Baptist, who are both nude, as children. They are surrounded by four cherubs, who are also nude. The cherubs are offering flowers and a lamb to Jesus. This work is part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and exemplifies Hollar's meticulous detail and the etching technique used to create intricate lines and textures. The artwork is a poignant reminder of the innocence and purity of faith.