H. Antonius van Padua aanbidt het Christuskind 1678

This 1678 etching by Dutch artist Cornelis Bloemaert depicts Saint Anthony of Padua kneeling in prayer before an image of the Christ Child. Surrounded by a host of cherubs, the Christ Child appears as a small, radiant figure, radiating a heavenly light. The composition, featuring the figure of Saint Anthony in the foreground, and the divine image in the clouds above, was a common artistic motif during the Baroque period. This piece is a testament to Bloemaert's mastery of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and drama. The etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Baroque art, with its emphasis on theatricality and religious devotion.