Maria met kind en lam 1834

"Maria met kind en lam" (1834) is an engraving by Abraham Veelwaard (1792-1873) depicting a scene of Mary, the mother of Jesus, holding a lamb in her arms, while a child stands by her side. The engraving served as the frontispiece for a religious book of evening meditations entitled "Christelijke Avond-Overdenkingen" by C. W. Spieker. The detailed engraving, with its intricate details, was likely intended to be a powerful visual aid for the book's religious themes. The image is full of symbolism - Mary as a symbol of purity, the lamb as a symbol of sacrifice, and the child as a representation of innocence. It is a common theme in Christian art to depict Mary as a symbol of maternal love and devotion, and this work reinforces this theme through its focus on the closeness between Mary and the child. This engraving serves as a visual embodiment of the book's devotional content, offering a poignant representation of faith, love, and sacrifice.