Visitatie 1632 - 1693

"Visitatie" (1632-1693) is an engraving by François de Poilly depicting the Visitation, a biblical event where the Virgin Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth, who is pregnant with John the Baptist. The scene is depicted in an oval frame, with angels looking down from the heavens. This print is considered to be an example of Baroque art, characterized by its dramatic composition and use of light and shadow. The scene is detailed and the characters are rendered with a sense of realism. The overall effect is one of reverence and awe, capturing the importance of the biblical event. De Poilly created this print for the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.