1511
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Holy Family with Joachim and Anna is a 1511 by Albrecht Dürer, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a family gathering around a tree, with a baby at the center. The figures are dressed in long robes, and the scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a house in the distance. The artist's use of lines and shading creates a sense of depth and texture. The Holy Family is surrounded by Joachim and Anna, who are depicted with gentle expressions. The baby is being held by one of the figures, while the others look on with a sense of reverence. The overall mood of the painting is one of serenity and devotion. The artist's attention to detail and use of light and shadow create a sense of warmth and intimacy in the scene. For more works like this, explore the Renaissance movement.
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
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