Anna-te Drieën met het motet 'Ave gratia plena' 1584

This etching by Johann Sadeler I, created in 1584, depicts the Virgin Mary, the infant Jesus, and Saint Anne in a grand setting. The scene, titled 'Anna-te Drieën met het motet 'Ave gratia plena'', illustrates the traditional "Holy Kinship" theme, with angels holding a musical score above the three figures. The detailed rendering of the figures, their drapery, and the architectural background demonstrates Sadeler's skill in conveying the solemnity and grace of this sacred subject matter. The image, now held in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the enduring popularity of this particular religious motif in Renaissance art.