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The Housebook Master
Middle Rhenish, active c. 1465/1500
The Holy Family by the Rosebush, c. 1490
drypoint
Rijksprentenkabinet, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Religious Images

This drypoint is one of the most appealing religious works by the Housebook Master. To the delight of the Christ Child, an endearing if somewhat farcical Joseph gets down on his knees and playfully rolls apples.

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