Maria overhandigt het Christuskind aan Franciscus 1597

Francesco Villamena's 1597 engraving, “Maria overhandigt het Christuskind aan Franciscus,” depicts a scene from the life of Saint Francis, a central figure in Catholicism. Mary, surrounded by angels, presents the infant Jesus to a kneeling Saint Francis. The dramatic composition with rich detail, including a rocky landscape, a tree, and cherubs, reflects the Baroque style popular in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. This engraving likely served as a devotional object for private prayer, reflecting the growing importance of visual imagery in Catholic practice during this period.