Die Heilige Familie in der Zimmermannswerkstatt

Französische Grafik 1700–1760, um 1755

The artwork depicts a scene set in a carpenter's shop. On the left, an older man is using a saw, wearing a long tunic and boots. In the center, a young boy is measuring a piece of wood, with light radiating around him. On the right, a seated woman looks at the boy, holding a small child wrapped in cloth. She wears a flowing robe and has her hair styled simply. Above, amidst clouds, a cherub or angelic figure observes the scene. The background is filled with wooden beams and tools. Below the scene, there is a decorative element featuring garlands and drapery.

Künstler: Französische Grafik 1700–1760
Datierung: um 1755
Gattung: Zeichnung
Technik: pen and gray ink with gray wash, watercolor, white gouache, and touches of brown ink on laid paper
Maße: 35,6 × 24,5 cm
Sammlung: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz: Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The artwork depicts a scene set in a carpenter's shop. On the left, an older man is using a saw, wearing a long tunic and boots. In the center, a young boy is measuring a piece of wood, with light radiating around him. On the right, a seated woman looks at the boy, holding a small child wrapped in cloth. She wears a flowing robe and has her hair styled simply. Above, amidst clouds, a cherub or angelic figure observes the scene. The background is filled with wooden beams and tools. Below the scene, there is a decorative element featuring garlands and drapery.

Französische Grafik 1700–1760