Thomas à Kempis Maria met het Christuskind aanbiddend 1626

This engraving, created by Pieter Serwouters in 1626, depicts Thomas à Kempis kneeling in prayer before the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. The scene is set in an interior with a window overlooking a town. The inscription below the image identifies the subject and provides details about his life, including his death date and age. This small work demonstrates the Dutch artist's skill in capturing the solemnity of a religious scene. The engraving is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, and its small size suggests its intended use as a personal devotional object.