Virgin and child surrounded by figures 1761 - 1771

Andrea Scacciati's "Virgin and child surrounded by figures" is a 1761-1771 etching that depicts the Madonna and child surrounded by a group of figures. This etching is an example of the Baroque style which is known for dramatic use of light and shadow, dynamic compositions, and emotional intensity. The scene is set in a landscape with a distant cityscape and features detailed figures in a composition that draws the viewer's eye to the Virgin Mary and Christ child. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this print, which measures 15 9/16 × 12 5/16 inches.