The Virgin holding the infant Christ, after Reni, counterproof 1715 - 1775

This etching, created by Johann Christoph Winkler between 1715 and 1775, depicts the Virgin Mary holding the infant Christ. The work is a counterproof, meaning it was made by pressing the inked surface of an original print onto another sheet of paper. This technique results in a reversed image and a softer, less defined line. The scene is framed by a radiant halo, highlighting the sacred nature of the subject matter. Winkler's print, while based on a composition by Guido Reni, showcases his own distinct stylistic approach. This artwork, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is an example of 18th-century printmaking and religious art.