Christuskind in een brandend hart met allegorische figuren en objecten 17th century

This 17th century engraving, "Christuskind in een brandend hart met allegorische figuren en objecten," depicts a complex allegorical scene. The central motif is a heart engulfed in flames, with the Christ Child sitting within. The heart is surrounded by a wreath of vines and surmounted by a female figure holding torches. This figure represents Charity, her torch signifying love and sacrifice. Two winged figures, representing Faith and Hope, stand on either side of the heart. The inscription above the heart, "Liefd Bovenal" (Love Above All), further emphasizes the central theme of Christian charity. The engraving, likely created for devotional purposes, showcases the visual language of the Baroque period with its dramatic composition and intricate details.