Maagd Maria en het Christuskind 1825 - 1883

Theodoor Schaepkens's "Maagd Maria en het Christuskind" (1825-1883), a delicate pencil drawing on paper, depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child. Mary is depicted in a flowing robe, her eyes closed in contemplation, while the young Jesus looks towards the viewer. This piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Schaepkens's mastery of draftsmanship and his focus on religious themes. The work's understated elegance and intimate composition evoke a sense of devotion and serenity.