Virgin and Child 1598 - 1688

Abraham Blooteling's "Virgin and Child" is an etching that depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the Christ child. The image is presented in an oval frame with a radiating light emanating from behind the figures. This etching is an example of the Baroque style, popular in Europe between the 16th and 18th centuries. The dramatic use of light and shadow, as well as the expressive poses of the figures, are characteristic of this style. The etching is part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.