Maria met Kind en de heilige Franciscus van Sales 1739 - 1780

Francesco Bartolozzi's "Maria met Kind en de heilige Franciscus van Sales" is a black and white engraving, created between 1739-1780. The artwork features a scene of the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ, with a cherub holding a burning torch behind them. The artwork is dominated by the figure of St. Francis of Sales, who is extending his arm to the foreground. The artwork depicts a dramatic moment with a cherub in the foreground, who is holding a burning torch and directing it towards a figure kneeling on the ground. The composition is balanced, with the figures arranged in a pyramid shape. Bartolozzi's signature style is evident in the meticulous detail and soft, flowing lines of the figures. This engraving is an example of Baroque art, which is characterized by its dramatic use of light and shadow, as well as its emphasis on emotion and movement.