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Black and white engraving: the Virgin Mary holds the infant Christ toward a kneeling bearded man in a brown robe, with cherubs among clouds above.

The Virgin Mary presenting Saint Francis of Assisi with the infant Christ. Engraving by C. Visscher after P.P. Rubens, 16--.

An engraving of the Virgin Mary in a long veil and cloak, holding the infant Christ toward a bearded, kneeling man in a brown habit with a rope cord. Above, cherub heads drift among clouds beside a rocky outcrop. The fine line work and strong contrast give the scene a dramatic quality.

Artist
Peter Paul Rubens
Date
1600-1699
Medium
Engravings
Source
Wellcome Collection
Size
3126 × 4000 px
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Public domain · Wellcome Collection marks it Public Domain Mark; made by 1699.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: Public Domain Mark (Wellcome Collection)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Wellcome Collection

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