Heiligen en putti rond een cartouche 1661

This etching, *Heiligen en putti rond een cartouche* (Saints and Putti around a Cartouche), was created in 1661 by Sébastien Leclerc I, a prolific French artist. It depicts a scene from the Passion of Christ, framed by three figures: the Virgin Mary, Saint John, and a female saint. The composition is visually dynamic, with cherubic figures and a stylized cartouche. The small dimensions of the work highlight Leclerc's skill in detail and fine line work. This etching is likely part of a larger series, as the cartouche details a publication by Leclerc depicting the Passion of Christ and the actions of a priest during mass.