Virgin and Child, with the Christ child leaning against an orb 1628

Lucas Vorsterman I’s 1628 engraving, "Virgin and Child," depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child, who leans against a globe. This artwork is a prime example of the Baroque style and emphasizes the importance of religious figures. The composition is intimate, focusing on the tender interaction between mother and child, while the globe symbolises Christ's universal power. Vorsterman's masterful use of light and shadow gives the figures a sense of volume and realism. The piece is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.