The Virgin and Child with Two Angels

Van Leyden employs fine cross‑hatching to model forms and suggest atmospheric depth, creating subtle tonal variations across the figures and background. The delicate line work renders textures of foliage and fabric, while the balanced arrangement of the figures demonstrates the artist’s command of spatial harmony within the constraints of the print medium.

Created in the early sixteenth century, the engraving reflects van Leyden’s reputation as one of the Netherlands’ leading printmakers. It was produced during a period when he was expanding beyond religious subjects into genre scenes, yet this work remains firmly devotional, illustrating his continued engagement with traditional iconography for a broad audience of collectors.