Maria geeft Christus de borst by Ernst Willem Jan Bagelaar

Maria geeft Christus de borst 1798 - 1837

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toned paper

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ink drawing experimentation

coffee painting

botanical drawing

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watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

botanical art

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"Maria geeft Christus de borst" (Maria Gives Christ the Breast) is a 1798-1837 etching by Dutch artist Ernst Willem Jan Bagelaar (1775-1837). This intimate depiction of the Virgin Mary nursing the baby Jesus, executed in soft, tonal washes, is a poignant testament to the maternal bond and the divine. The artist's emphasis on light and shadow further enhances the tender moment, capturing the warmth and intimacy of the scene.