Maria met kind 1636

"Maria met kind" is an etching by Dutch artist Jan Gerritsz van Bronckhorst, created in 1636. The artwork features a depiction of the Virgin Mary, with a halo, cradling the infant Jesus in her arms. The composition, set within an oval frame, focuses on the intimate connection between mother and child. Van Bronckhorst's delicate lines and careful shading create a sense of depth and realism, emphasizing the tender moment between Mary and Jesus. The etching, measuring just 166 mm in height and 128 mm in width, is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.