The Holy Family with Saint Anne and Two Angels
1593
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1593
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white picture shows four people and two angels. A woman holds a baby while an older woman sits behind her. One angel points upward, the other holds a plant. A basket of fruit sits on the ground. Notice the tiny details—like the baby’s chubby arm or the grapes in the basket. The lines are sharp, making everything look three-dimensional. This is an example of engraving.
