The Infant St. John the Baptist with his Lamb 1644 - 1654

Stefano della Bella's etching *The Infant St. John the Baptist with his Lamb* (1644-1654) depicts the young saint, a symbol of humility, holding a lamb, a traditional representation of Christ. The work, which is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features an intricate style of etching that captures the delicate features of the infant John. This print is a fine example of the artist's masterful handling of light and shadow, conveying the innocence and piety of the subject.