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Holy Family and Four Saints

John Baptist Jackson

1739

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century Religious

Dominant colour

Holy Family and Four Saints is a 1739 ink by John Baptist Jackson, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: John Baptist Jackson
When & what style?: 1739 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a woman holding a baby while sitting on a throne-like chair, surrounded by small children. Below her, two robed men kneel, one pointing upward. The scene is framed by tall, ornate columns and lush vines with flowers. The lighting is dramatic, with deep shadows and bright highlights. The artist used a technique where ink layers create light and dark areas—this is a trial print, so some details are still rough. The scene looks like a religious story with a mix of holy figures. Next, look up woodcut to see how artists carve and print images like this.