Maria met Kind en vogel

About this artwork

collector's mark: Lugt 240

Art Historical Context

Behold Simone Cantarini's delicate etching *Maria met Kind en vogel*Mary with Child and Bird a tender depiction of the Virgin Mary cradling the Christ Child while a small bird perches nearby—a classic motif symbolizing innocence, divine love, and the fleeting joys of childhood in Baroque religious art. Created between 1622 and 1648, this intimate print measures just 219 mm high by 149 mm wide, inviting close contemplation of its fine lines and soft modeling. Cantarini, Bolognese artist (1612–1648) influenced by the elegant classicism of Guido Reni, excelled in etching, a technique that allowe...

About the Artist

Simone Cantarini · 1612–1648

He was one of the most eminent pupils of Guido Reni and one of the most gifted engravers in the tradition of the Carracci. He had a strong personality and developed a highly original style, which united aspects of Bolognese classicism with a bold naturalism. Comment on works: Religious