The Holy Family
1639
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1639
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows a family with a baby, likely a scene from the Bible. It's a simple scene with few details. The baby is the focus, with the adults around him. The family is depicted in a quiet moment, which makes the scene feel intimate. The artist used simple lines to create the figures. To learn more about similar prints, look up the technique: etching.
