Virgin and Child in a Landscape by Aegidius Sadeler II

Virgin and Child in a Landscape 1592 - 1602

drawing, print

drawing

light pencil work

pen drawing

animal

mechanical pen drawing

print

pen illustration

pen sketch

pencil sketch

landscape

madonna

child

pen-ink sketch

pen work

tattoo art

pencil art

Aegidius Sadeler II's "Virgin and Child in a Landscape" (1592-1602) is a detailed etching that showcases the artist's masterful technique. The composition depicts the Virgin Mary and Christ Child in a serene landscape, surrounded by various animals and plants. The intricate details, from the delicate folds of Mary's robe to the lush foliage, contribute to the work's captivating realism. This piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to Sadeler's skill in translating the beauty of the natural world onto paper.