Maria met Kind en Johannes de Doper 1671

"Maria met Kind en Johannes de Doper" (Mary with Child and John the Baptist), an etching by François Chauveau, depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child as John the Baptist reaches towards them. Created in 1671, the artwork showcases Chauveau’s talent for depicting religious scenes with intricate detail, evident in the delicate folds of Mary’s robe and the expressive faces of the figures. The composition is framed within an ornate border, adding to the overall sense of grandeur. The etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the enduring appeal of religious imagery in 17th-century art.