Holy Family with the Virgin Reading
1646
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Giulio Carpioni
Giulio Carpioni (1613–1678) was an artist, born in Venice.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Holy Family with the Virgin Reading is a 1646 ink by Giulio Carpioni, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a man, a woman, and a child in a forest setting. The man stands tall, holding a staff, while the woman sits with the child on her lap. Trees and rocks fill the background, drawn with lots of fine lines and shading. The artist used a technique called etching to create this detailed, textured image. The lines are sharp but also soft in some spots, giving it a layered look. If you like this style, check out more about etching.
Giulio Carpioni (1613–1678) was an artist, born in Venice.
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