The Holy Kinship

Albrecht Altdorfer, in or after 1520

The image shows multiple figures with varying degrees of their body visible. One prominent figure on the right is seated and turned slightly away from the viewer, with a head covering and robes. Surrounding figures include a child being held by an adult with curly hair. The setting is indoors with ornate architectural elements like columns and a finely sculpted balustrade. In the background, there is a mountainous landscape with buildings. Above the main scene, small cherub-like figures are positioned on a ledge. There are no visible pieces of jewelry or objects used by the figures except for their attire and fabric patterns.
Kunstenaar
Albrecht Altdorfer
Datering
in or after 1520
Soort
Prent
Techniek
woodcut on laid paper
Afmetingen
12,2 × 9,6 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows multiple figures with varying degrees of their body visible. One prominent figure on the right is seated and turned slightly away from the viewer, with a head covering and robes. Surrounding figures include a child being held by an adult with curly hair. The setting is indoors with ornate architectural elements like columns and a finely sculpted balustrade. In the background, there is a mountainous landscape with buildings. Above the main scene, small cherub-like figures are positioned on a ledge. There are no visible pieces of jewelry or objects used by the figures except for their attire and fabric patterns.

Albrecht Altdorfer