Maria met Kind, de jonge Johannes de Doper en de heilige Elisabet 1620 - 1664

This etching, titled "Maria met Kind, de jonge Johannes de Doper en de heilige Elisabet," or "Mary with Child, the young John the Baptist and Saint Elizabeth" was made by an anonymous artist, and its date remains unknown. This tender gathering carries the weight of religious doctrine and familial expectation. Mary, the young mother, is depicted with her child, as young John the Baptist stands before them with Elizabeth looking on. There is a sense of quiet anticipation in this domestic scene, where the future is being shaped by faith. The figures are softened by the naturalistic etching which renders the figures with great care and detail. The identity of the artist remains a mystery, leaving us to speculate about the personal beliefs and experiences that may have shaped the piece. Here, the sacred family becomes a mirror reflecting the observers own experiences, and invites us to reflect on the universal themes of love, sacrifice, and devotion.