Maria met Kind in de wolken c. 1592 - 1672

This anonymous etching, titled "Maria met Kind in de wolken," depicts the Virgin Mary seated on a cloud with the Christ Child in her arms. The image is characteristic of Baroque art, with its dramatic use of light and shadow and its emphasis on emotional intensity. The central figures are surrounded by a halo of light and are set against a swirling background of clouds, which are rendered using detailed hatching. The work, dated between 1592 and 1672, is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.