The Holy Family

About this work

This sketch shows a family of three huddled together under a rough, textured sky. The figures are simple but expressive, with soft lines for faces and flowing robes. The background looks like stormy clouds or trees, all in earthy browns and blacks. The artist used a technique called *chiaroscuro*—strong light and shadow—to give the scene depth. The woodcut style makes it look almost like a quick sketch, but with careful shading. Next, check out technique: woodcut to see how this printmaking method works.