Madonna della Sedia 1661

This 1661 engraving by Pieter van Schuppen, titled *Madonna della Sedia*, depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child. The work is a copy of Raphael's famous painting of the same name, which hangs in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Van Schuppen's engraving is a faithful reproduction of Raphael's composition, capturing the tenderness and intimacy of the original. It was likely created for a private collector, and demonstrates Van Schuppen's skill as a printmaker, capturing the details and nuances of Raphael's painting. This engraving is now part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.