1639
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Holy Family is a 1639 ink by Simone Cantarini, a Baroque work, depicting Holy Family, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a family scene with a mother, father, and child. The family is depicted in a simple setting, which was a common theme during the Baroque period. The artist used simple lines and shapes to create a sense of calm. The use of etching on laid paper is notable, and to learn more about this technique, look up the technique: etching.
Simone Cantarini or Simone da Pesaro, called il Pesarese (Baptized on 21 August 1612 – 15 October 1648) was an Italian painter and etcher.
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