Maria met Christuskind c. 1615 - 1623

This etching, created by an unknown artist around 1615-1623, depicts a tender moment between Mary and the Christ Child. The intimate composition, showcasing Mary's protective embrace of the infant Jesus, is characteristic of devotional art of the period. The use of crosshatching and subtle shading conveys the soft, almost ethereal quality of the scene, creating a sense of reverence and closeness. The print, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the artistic sensibilities of the early 17th century, showcasing the powerful impact of religious themes in art.