1478
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Holy Family is a 1478 ink by Israhel van Meckenem, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a group of five figures in a framed scene. Two women sit side by side, one holding a small child. Behind them, a man stands with a long staff, while another man with a beard and hat leans in from the right. Above them, a smaller figure floats in a sunburst of rays. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth and texture, especially in the clothing and architecture. This is a type of print called an engraving. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this carved images into metal plates.
Israhel van Meckenem (c. 1445 – 10 November 1503), also known as Israhel van Meckenem the Younger, was a German printmaker and goldsmith, perhaps of a Dutch family origin. He was the most prolific engraver of the…
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