The Holme Family

The Holme Family

Unknown

1628

oil

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a family portrait, with a man and woman at the center, flanked by two young girls. The man and woman wear dark attire with white lace collars and cuffs, while the girls are dressed in dark and white outfits. The man holds a red cane, and the woman grasps a book. The background is a dark, muted tone. The painting's style and attire suggest it is from the 17th century. The use of dark colors and the formal poses of the subjects are characteristic of the time period.

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