Maria met kind en Johannes de Doper 1618 - 1655

"Maria met kind en Johannes de Doper" is an etching by Cornelis Schut, dating to between 1618 and 1655. The work depicts the Virgin Mary, the infant Jesus, and John the Baptist, all set against a backdrop of foliage. The composition is dynamic, with the figures interacting and positioned in a way that creates a sense of movement. Schut, a renowned Flemish painter and printmaker, expertly uses light and shadow to depict the three figures, highlighting their importance in the scene. The work is housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.