Visitatie 17th century

This anonymous 17th-century woodcut, titled "Visitatie," depicts the biblical scene of the Visitation. The Virgin Mary, standing on the left, greets her cousin, Elizabeth, who is pregnant with John the Baptist. The scene is set against a backdrop of a distant town and a mountain, likely referencing the biblical town of Nazareth, Mary's hometown. This small-scale woodcut, measuring just 26 mm by 30 mm, exemplifies the detailed work that could be achieved through printmaking in this period, showcasing the artist's ability to capture the emotion and piety of the scene in a miniature format.