Heilige Familie met een engel 1584 - 1625

This etching, "Heilige Familie met een engel," by Giulio Cesare Procaccini, depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child. An angel is present, looking down from above. The delicate lines and hatching technique create a sense of depth and volume, characteristic of the Baroque period. The composition is intimate, showcasing the emotional bond between the mother and child, a theme prevalent in religious art of the time. Procaccini's masterful drawing skills are evident in this small-scale work, created between 1584 and 1625.