The Virgin and Child with the Infant St. John c. 17th century

"The Virgin and Child with the Infant St. John" is a 17th-century etching by Italian artist Bernardo Strozzi. The artwork depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child, while the Infant St. John kneels to the right, offering a cross with a banner to Christ. The scene is set against a dark background, emphasizing the figures' illuminated forms. This etching, housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases Strozzi's mastery of chiaroscuro, highlighting the dramatic contrast between light and shadow.