Maria aanbidt het Christuskind 1659 - 1740

This etching by Jan van der Bruggen, titled "Maria aanbidt het Christuskind", depicts the Virgin Mary in prayer before the Christ child. The intimate portrayal of the scene, emphasizing Mary's devotion and the vulnerability of the infant Jesus, was a popular subject in 17th-century religious art. The artist's masterful use of chiaroscuro, a technique of contrasting light and dark, creates a sense of depth and drama. The work's small size suggests it may have been intended as a devotional print for private use.