The Holy Family
1613
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Holy Family is a 1613 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a family of four: a woman holding a baby, a man beside her, and a cherubic child reaching out. The woman’s face is gentle, the man’s beard is wild, and the baby looks curious. The cherub’s pose is playful, with one arm stretched toward the baby. The scene is framed by a decorative border, and the figures are carved with fine lines. The artist used shading to give depth to their clothes and faces. This is an example of engraving, a technique where metal plates are etched to create detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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