Madonna met kind 1580 - 1638

This is a black and white engraving by Samuel van Hoogstraten titled “Madonna met kind”, meaning "Madonna and Child". The artwork, dated from 1580 to 1638, depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child. The image contains a number of symbolic elements, such as the crescent moon, stars, and the halo around the head of the Christ Child. These elements symbolize the Madonna's purity, divine grace, and the child's holy status. The composition is typical of Renaissance art, with the figures depicted in a realistic and symmetrical manner. This engraving, part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection, is a beautiful example of the religious art of the 17th century.