Tabernakel met schilderij van heilige Maagd en Christus c. 1650 - 1678

This 17th-century etching by Franz Ertinger, titled "Tabernakel met schilderij van heilige Maagd en Christus", showcases a detailed architectural design for a tabernacle. The intricate design features a domed roof, an ornate frame, and two figures flanking a central panel depicting the Virgin Mary and Christ. The etching, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies the Baroque era’s penchant for elaborate ornamentation and religious themes, capturing the grandeur of Catholic devotional spaces. The design, with its emphasis on symmetry and intricate details, showcases the artist's skill in rendering complex architectural forms.