The Holy Family

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790, 1770s

The image shows three figures, all of whom are depicted with their full bodies visible. The central figure is a seated woman with long hair and distinct facial features, such as a delicate nose and calm expression, while her head is covered with a draped fabric. Beside her is a bearded man standing close to her, with a cloak draped over his shoulder. In the woman’s lap sits a young child, reaching out with a joyful expression and curly hair, completely naked. Surrounding the figures is a simplified background, containing faint lines and shapes suggesting an interior space with minimal detail.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790
Date
1770s
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown and gray wash, heightened in white and pink gouache on blue laid paper
Dimensions
18.5 × 19.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows three figures, all of whom are depicted with their full bodies visible. The central figure is a seated woman with long hair and distinct facial features, such as a delicate nose and calm expression, while her head is covered with a draped fabric. Beside her is a bearded man standing close to her, with a cloak draped over his shoulder. In the woman’s lap sits a young child, reaching out with a joyful expression and curly hair, completely naked. Surrounding the figures is a simplified background, containing faint lines and shapes suggesting an interior space with minimal detail.

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790