A male saint kneeling before the Christ child 1670 - 1731

This anonymous etching, dating from the early 18th century, depicts a male saint kneeling in prayer before an enthroned Christ child surrounded by cherubs. The saint, likely Saint Anthony, is in a moment of devotion, his head bowed in reverence, as he is depicted in a scene of a religious vision. The piece, a fine example of Baroque style, utilizes intricate detail and a dramatic use of light and shadow. The piece is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.