1589
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Holy Family under a Cherry Tree is a 1589 ink by Hendrik Goltzius, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a woman holding a baby while an older man leans over them. They’re sitting under a tree with lots of leaves and branches. Nearby, a basket of fruit sits on the ground, and a bird flies above. The woman’s face looks calm, but her hands are gentle on the baby’s arm. The lines in the print are all done by hand, creating shadows and textures. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.
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