The Holy Family with Saint Anne and Saint Joachim
1512
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1512
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This woodcut shows Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus with Mary’s parents, Anne and Joachim. They stand close together, with soft folds in their clothes. The artist carved the image on a wood block. Then he pressed ink onto paper to make this print. That means many copies could be made and shared. Look up woodcut for how the artist cuts away parts that stay white.
