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Holy Family, by Jacopo de' Barbari, ink, 1508

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Overview

Holy Family is a 1508 ink by Jacopo de' Barbari, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Jacopo de' Barbari
When & what style?
1508 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman, a child, and an older man. The woman is sitting and holding the child. The man is sitting next to her, looking at the child. The woman is wearing a long dress and a shawl. The child is wearing a long-sleeved shirt. The man has a long white beard and is wearing a robe. The painting is done in black and white. It looks like it was made using a special technique that creates lots of lines. If you want to learn more about this style, look up the Renaissance.

About the artist

Portrait of Jacopo de' Barbari
Artist

Jacopo de' Barbari

Jacopo de' Barbari, sometimes known or referred to as de'Barbari, de Barberi, de Barbari, Barbaro, Barberino, Barbarigo or Barberigo (c.

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