The Holy Family
1600
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1600
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows three robed figures sitting close together. The person on the left holds something small in their hands, while the middle figure leans in, their drapery flowing around them. Behind them, a window or ledge frames a faint, distant scene of people. The artist used deep shadows and soft lines to give the figures weight, especially in the folds of their clothing. The light seems to come from the upper left, making the faces glow slightly against the dark background. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works.
