Madonna and Child 1600 - 1700

This anonymous 17th-century drawing, "Madonna and Child," is a powerful depiction of the Virgin Mary cradling the infant Jesus. The artist uses simple lines and shading to create a sense of intimacy and tenderness between the two figures. The delicate details of the drapery and the child's pose evoke a sense of quiet contemplation and maternal love, characteristic of the Baroque era. This drawing is a compelling example of the Renaissance tradition of representing the Madonna and Child, and its small scale makes it an intimate and personal work. It is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.