The Holy Family

Simone Cantarini

Associated Names
Simone Cantarini

Artist, Pesarese, 1612 - 1648

The image shows a sketch of three people: a baby, a woman seated and holding the baby, and an older man behind them. The baby, woman, and man are positioned as described. The setting includes a background with vertical lines and a small plant or flower pot visible on the right side behind the woman. The woman is holding the child's hands, and the child seems to be holding a string of beads. The composition emphasizes the intimate interaction among the subjects.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1971.37.15

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 13, State only


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65512079

You may be interested in

Loading Results