Holy Family and Four Saints
1739
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1739
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a woman holding a baby, surrounded by two small children and four older figures. The scene looks like it’s set inside a grand, ornate room with patterned walls and a throne-like chair. One man is reading a book, another is kneeling, and a few others stand around, some with wings—like angels. The whole scene is printed in just a few colors: yellows, browns, and grays, giving it a warm, shadowy look. The artist used a technique that makes the figures pop out against the background. If you like this style, look up Baroque to see more dramatic, detailed art like this.
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