Maria met het Christuskind 1660

"Maria met het Christuskind" (Mary with the Christ Child), a 1660 etching by Dutch artist Jan van Troyen, depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the infant Jesus. The artwork is characterized by its intimate composition, with the figures filling most of the frame, creating a close-up view of the devotional subject. The dark background enhances the contrast, highlighting the soft contours and delicate features of the mother and child. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Van Troyen's skill in rendering religious subjects with tenderness and detail, captivating viewers with the tender bond between mother and son.