Maria met het Christuskind en heiligen 1501 - 1580

"Maria met het Christuskind en heiligen" is a black and white engraving by Giulio Bonasone, depicting a scene with the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, surrounded by saints and angels. The engraving is a fine example of the meticulous detail and skillful use of light and shadow typical of the Renaissance period. The work, created between 1501 and 1580, is housed in the Rijksmuseum and demonstrates the artist's keen attention to both anatomical accuracy and emotional expression, as the figures, rendered with depth and realism, embody a sense of piety and devotion. This particular print exemplifies the flourishing art of engraving during the Renaissance, a technique that allowed for mass reproduction of images and their widespread distribution.