Maria med Jesusbarnet i vuggen og Johannes 1762 - 1765

"Maria med Jesusbarnet i vuggen og Johannes" is a 1762-1765 drawing by Danish artist Jens Juel. The work, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus in her arms, with John the Baptist kneeling in the foreground. The drawing, executed in brown ink and wash on paper, shows the artist's delicate linework and shading techniques, suggesting the figures' volume and movement with subtle variations in tone. This piece exemplifies Juel's early exploration of religious themes and his mastery of draftsmanship.