Visitatie 1655 - 1699

"Visitatie" (1655-1699) is an etching by Jean Louis Roullet (1645-1699) depicting the biblical scene of the Visitation. The scene shows the Virgin Mary meeting her cousin Elizabeth, who is pregnant with John the Baptist. Above, a cherub, surrounded by clouds, holds a banner inscribed with "Ave Maria Gratia Plena, Dominus Tecum" (Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee). Roullet's detailed composition demonstrates a mastery of etching technique and a keen understanding of Renaissance art. The print was likely intended for a private collector.