Madonna with a Rose 1595 - 1616

"Madonna with a Rose" is an etching by Jacques Bellange, a French artist known for his elegant style and delicate handling of line. This print, created between 1595 and 1616, depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child, who is reaching for a rose with his left hand. The composition highlights the intimate bond between mother and son, conveyed through their tender embrace and the soft drapery surrounding them. The print, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, demonstrates Bellange's mastery of the etching technique, resulting in a work of exquisite detail and subtle contrasts of light and shadow.