Maria en kind met drie heiligen by William Unger

Maria en kind met drie heiligen 1861 - 1889

photo of handprinted image

shape in negative space

light pencil work

ink paper printed

swirl

light coloured

old engraving style

white palette

tonal art

remaining negative space

"Maria en kind met drie heiligen" is a black and white engraving created by German artist William Unger between 1861 and 1889. The artwork depicts the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus, while three saints look on. This depiction of Mary and the Christ child, with an emphasis on religious figures and subject matter, aligns with the popular style of religious art, prevalent in the 19th century. The print is currently located at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and measures 291mm by 329mm.