Maria met Kind en de jonge Johannes de Doper c. 1601 - 1634

"Maria met Kind en de jonge Johannes de Doper" (Mary with Child and the young John the Baptist), an etching created between 1601 and 1634 by Italian artist Giovanni Battista Pasqualini, depicts a poignant scene of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, who reaches out to the young John the Baptist. The composition, emphasizing the delicate interaction between the figures, exemplifies Pasqualini's mastery of Renaissance art. The fine lines and intricate detail of the etching bring to life the tender reverence and faith of the scene, capturing a timeless moment of devotion.