The Virgin seated on a cloud 1580 - 1584

This etching, "The Virgin seated on a cloud", was created by the Italian artist Federico Barocci in the late 16th century. The artwork depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child, both surrounded by a halo of light. The soft, swirling lines of the etching create a sense of movement and spirituality, typical of Barocci's style. The image is a poignant representation of the Madonna and Child, a theme that was popular in Renaissance art, and it is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.