Christuskind in de wolken c. 1630 - 1633

"Christuskind in de wolken" (Christ Child in the Clouds), an etching by Cornelis Bloemaert from c. 1630-1633, features a central depiction of the Christ Child seated upon a cloud, holding a cross. Surrounded by cherubic figures, the image evokes a celestial and devotional atmosphere, characteristic of Baroque art. The print's small scale and intricate detail exemplify the artistry of Bloemaert's work, and its inclusion in the Rijksmuseum collection highlights its importance within the Dutch art historical context.