Maria met kind en lam 1626 - 1657

This etching, "Maria met kind en lam" (Mary with Child and Lamb) was created by French Baroque artist Sébastien Bourdon between 1626 and 1657. The artwork depicts the Virgin Mary seated with the infant Jesus, who is holding a lamb in his lap. The composition, reminiscent of Renaissance religious art, emphasizes the divine nature of Jesus through his interaction with the lamb, symbolizing sacrifice. Bourdon's delicate lines and cross-hatching create a sense of depth and light, highlighting the emotional connection between mother and child. The presence of a distant landscape adds a sense of context and underscores the intimate moment captured in the foreground. This etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Bourdon's mastery of religious subject matter and the art of etching.