Visitatie 18th century

This 18th-century artwork, "Visitatie" by Italian artist Giovanni Volpato, depicts a scene from the Bible: The Visitation of Mary to her cousin Elizabeth. Mary, pregnant with Jesus, visits Elizabeth, who is pregnant with John the Baptist. The work is framed with ornate floral and architectural elements, and the scene is set in a lush garden. This print, part of a larger series, was likely intended for devotional use and was popular among the general public for its religious subject matter. The composition of the artwork, with its emphasis on line and color, showcases Volpato’s mastery of the Rococo style.