Maria met kind met appel 1520

"Maria met kind met appel," created in 1520 by German Renaissance artist Sebald Beham, depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child. This small, intricate engraving showcases Beham's detailed style with a focus on fine lines and hatching techniques. The composition is set in a landscape with a tree, a mountain, and a halo around Mary’s head, a common symbol of her divinity. This work is an excellent example of Beham’s mastery of the printmaking technique, which he used to create numerous religious and secular scenes. It is housed in the Rijksmuseum and measures 150 mm in height and 105 mm in width.