The Holme Family
1628
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1628
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a family with symbols of birth, death, and marriage. The artist used these symbols to remind people of their own mortality. This was a common way to commemorate important life events, and the folding panels make it feel intimate. The use of shadows and light in this painting is similar to the technique used by others, like the method of chiaroscuro.
