A Woman Standing at the Foot of a Tree Holding an Infant, with a Seated Boy 1724

This etching by Anton Maria Zanetti the Elder, dated 1724, depicts a woman standing at the foot of a tree, holding a baby. A seated boy, possibly the woman's son, looks on. The scene is framed by a tree trunk and branches, with a landscape visible in the background. The work is a fine example of Zanetti's skill in depicting the human form with great detail and sensitivity, highlighting the intimate bond between mother and child. This print, measuring 7 1/2 x 4 13/16 inches, is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.