La Vierge a l'enfant 1605 - 1650

"La Vierge a l'enfant," a 17th century etching by Jean Morin, depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child. This print, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcases a traditional composition of the Madonna and Child, a popular subject for religious art. The delicate lines and shading of the etching create a sense of tenderness and intimacy, emphasizing the bond between mother and son. The inscription at the bottom of the etching includes the words "Dulcetus meus inter ubera mea commorabitur" ("My beloved shall dwell between my breasts"), a quote from the Song of Songs, adding further devotional weight to the image.