Virgin and Child with Saint Catherine, Francis of Assisi and John the Baptist 1620 - 1670

This etching by Giovanni Battista Bonacina, titled "Virgin and Child with Saint Catherine, Francis of Assisi and John the Baptist", depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the infant Jesus while Saint Catherine kneels before her. The composition is classically balanced, highlighting the central figures of the Virgin and Child. The inclusion of Saint Francis of Assisi and John the Baptist adds depth to the scene, representing devotion and religious faith. The artist's signature, along with the coat of arms, are present in the lower section of the etching. This artwork, completed between 1620 and 1670, reflects the Baroque period's artistic preferences for dramatic composition and emotive figures. It is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, offering a glimpse into the artistic expressions of 17th-century Italy.