De Visitatie 1721 - 1787

"De Visitatie" is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Jan Snellen, created between 1721 and 1787. The drawing depicts the biblical scene of the Visitation, in which the Virgin Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth, who is pregnant with John the Baptist. The composition features the two women in a domestic setting, with architectural elements and foliage surrounding them. Snellen's drawing utilizes delicate lines to capture the figures and their surroundings, emphasizing the intimate moment between the two women. The small-scale nature of the artwork suggests it was likely a private work intended for personal contemplation.