Maria met het Christuskind omgeven door engelen 1823 - 1867

"Maria met het Christuskind omgeven door engelen" (Mary with the Christ Child surrounded by Angels) is a pencil drawing created by Belgian artist Eugène Van Maldeghem between 1823 and 1867. The artwork depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the baby Jesus in a cradle surrounded by angels. The image is framed with an intricate ornate border that frames the religious scene. This small-scale drawing, measuring 144mm in height and 130mm in width, exemplifies Van Maldeghem's artistic style, which often focused on religious subjects with detailed rendering. This piece reflects the artist's skill in capturing the delicate beauty and spiritual aura of the biblical narrative.