Holy Family with Saint Elizabeth and the Infant Saint John the Baptist
1513
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1513
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows five figures in a dim room with a woven wall hanging. A standing child holds a tiny model of a ship. A seated woman cradles a baby while another woman beside her reaches toward the child. Two other figures sit on a bench, one holding a scroll. The floor has a patterned design, and a small table holds a bowl. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth and texture, especially in the fabrics and faces. This style was common in Renaissance prints. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
