Maria met Kind en de jonge Johannes de Doper 1738 - 1815

Francesco Bartolozzi's "Maria met Kind en de jonge Johannes de Doper" (1738-1815) is an engraving depicting the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child and young John the Baptist. The scene captures a moment of quiet intimacy, with Mary holding the sleeping Christ Child and John looking on with reverence. The soft lines and gentle shading of Bartolozzi's engraving create a sense of peace and tenderness, typical of the Rococo style, which emphasized elegance and grace in art. The artwork is a testament to the skill of Bartolozzi, renowned for his refined engravings after famous paintings. This particular engraving is based on a painting by Annibale Carracci, reflecting the enduring influence of the Italian Renaissance on the art world.