Maria leert het Christuskind lopen 1614

"Maria leert het Christuskind lopen" (1614) is an etching by the Italian artist Raffaello Schiaminossi, showcasing a tender moment between Mary and the Christ Child. This scene captures the infant Jesus's first steps, guided by his mother, with Joseph observing in the background. The work's intimate depiction of a biblical scene and its naturalistic style, typical of the Baroque era, creates a sense of warmth and familiarity. The etching is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, showcasing Schiaminossi's ability to capture the beauty and emotion of the biblical narrative.