Maria met Kind en de jonge Johannes de Doper c. 1601 - 1634

Giovanni Battista Pasqualini created this print, 'Maria met Kind en de jonge Johannes de Doper,' using etching techniques. The composition is dominated by the figures of Mary, the infant Jesus, and a young John the Baptist. The artist has meticulously rendered the scene with fine lines, creating a dense network of textures that define form and shadow. The figures are closely grouped, almost merging into one another, which intensifies the emotional connection within the image. Pasqualini’s use of line and shading builds a complex surface where light delicately models the bodies and draperies. This creates a sense of depth despite the print's two-dimensionality. Consider how the lines establish not just the forms but also a hierarchy of focus. The intricate detailing on the faces draws the eye, while the looser treatment of the drapery places emphasis on the human figures. The print thus balances formal precision with expressive freedom. Through this, Pasqualini invites us to reflect on the interplay between technique, representation, and spiritual narrative.