Roma Mother with Children 1650 - 1658

"Roma Mother with Children" is an etching and drypoint created by Cornelis Visscher between 1650-1658. The print depicts a Roman mother, likely a beggar, with her two children. The woman is seated on a hill, holding a baby in her lap, while her older son sits next to her with a bowl and spoon. The composition emphasizes the mother's maternal role, and the artist's use of realistic detail and expressive lines creates a sense of empathy and pathos. The etching, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a poignant example of Visscher's ability to capture the struggles and resilience of everyday life.