Maria met Kind 1619 - 1675

This engraving, "Maria met Kind" by Lucas Vorsterman I, presents a scene of Madonna and Child rendered in delicate lines. The composition is dominated by the figures of Mary and the infant Jesus, framed against a densely worked background. Vorsterman employs hatching and cross-hatching to create a play of light and shadow, giving form and volume to the figures. The faces of Mary and Jesus are softly modeled, their gaze tenderly locked. This intimate connection is emphasized by the circular arrangement of their heads, enclosed by halos. The formal structure suggests more than a depiction of maternal love; it invokes themes of divinity and the sacred bond between mother and child. Through masterful use of line and form, Vorsterman elevates the image to convey complex emotional and spiritual meanings, characteristic of his time. The artwork can be seen not just as a religious icon but as an exploration of form and emotional expression.