Maria met kind en knielende Antonius van Padua 1620 - 1686

This etching, created by Gilles Rousselet between 1620 and 1686, depicts a poignant scene of Saint Anthony of Padua kneeling before the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. The composition is characterized by a sense of devotion and reverence, as Saint Anthony gazes with adoration at the infant Jesus. The etching, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases Rousselet's mastery of line and detail, rendering the figures with both realism and spiritual depth. It captures a popular theme in religious art, highlighting Saint Anthony's profound faith and his role as a mediator between the divine and humanity.