The Holy Family in the Carpenter's Shop

Französische Grafik 1700–1760, c. 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.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1700–1760
Date
c. 1755
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and gray ink with gray wash, watercolor, white gouache, and touches of brown ink on laid paper
Dimensions
35.6 × 24.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

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