The Holy Family
1508
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1508
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows three figures sitting under a tree. The person on the left, dressed in a long robe, leans over a woman holding a child. The background has a small village with buildings and a fence. Trees and rocks fill the rest of the scene. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth. Notice how the shadows under the figures and in the trees add texture. Look up engraving to see how this technique works.
