Visitatie 1567 - 1602

"Visitatie," an engraving by Cornelis Cort dating from 1567-1602, depicts the biblical story of the Visitation. This scene, showing the meeting of the Virgin Mary and her cousin Elizabeth, is set in a landscape with a house in the background, a central tree, and distant hills. Cort's masterful use of line and detail brings the figures and the surrounding environment to life, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. This engraving, now in the Rijksmuseum, reflects the artistic trends of the 16th century, characterized by detailed realism and a focus on narrative subjects.