Maria met kind in landschap
1634 - 1652
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
283; 212
About this artwork
Maria met kind zittend in een landschap. In ondermarge regel tekst uit bijbel: Luc. 11. En vijf regels Latijnse tekst.
Art Historical Context
Behold the serene engraving *Maria met kind in land* (Mary with Child in a Landscape) by Dutch artist Antony van der Does, created between 1634 and1652. This intimate scene captures the Virgin Mary seated tenderly with the infant Jesus amidst a lush, naturalistic landscape—a classic motif in Christian iconography symbolizing divine motherhood and the harmony of heaven and earth. Measuring 283 mm high by 212 mm wide, the work exemplifies the precision of 17th-century Dutch engraving, a technique van der Does mastered in Leiden during the Golden Age. Engravings like this were vital for spreadin...
About the Artist
Antony van der Does · 1609–1680
Flemish, 1609–1680