Het hoofd van Maria met de dode Christus 1618 - 1655

"Het hoofd van Maria met de dode Christus" (The Head of Mary with the Dead Christ) is a drawing by Flemish Baroque artist Cornelis Schut, created between 1618 and 1655. The drawing, which is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, depicts Mary’s sorrowful face as she leans down to kiss Christ, who lays lifelessly on a bed. The etching focuses on the emotional intimacy between the two figures, showcasing the artist’s skill at capturing raw emotion in a simple composition.