1500
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Holy Family with Saint Elizabeth and the Infant Saint John the Baptist is a 1500 ink by Jacopo de' Barbari, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows five figures in a wooded scene. Two women sit on the ground, one holding a baby, the other cradling a toddler. Behind them, a third woman leans against a tree, her hand on a fourth child. The background has tall trees, a small hut, and a few small animals peeking out from the bushes. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, making the scene feel like a quiet forest moment. This style was common in Renaissance engravings, where detail and texture mattered as much as the story. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this carved images into metal plates.
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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