Maria met Kind en de jonge Johannes de Doper

About this artwork

Maria zit met een boek in haar handen. Naast haar het Christuskind en de jonge Johannes de Doper. Tekst in ondermarge.

Art Historical Context

This engraving by Ludovico Carracci, created in 1604, depicts the Virgin Mary seated with an open book, accompanied by the Christ Child and the young Saint John the Baptist. The intimate grouping reflects a cherished devotional theme in Christian art, emphasizing maternal tenderness and the foreshadowing of Christ’s mission. At just over 20 centimeters tall, the modest scale suits private contemplation or inclusion in albums of prints. Carracci, a leading figure of the Bolognese School, helped steer Italian art away from late Mannerism toward a more naturalistic and emotionally direct style t...