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Holy Family with the Virgin Reading

Giulio Carpioni

Associated Names

Giulio Carpioni

Artist, Venetian, c. 1613 - 1678

The image shows three figures outdoors. A seated woman holds a child on her lap, while an older man stands nearby. The woman has long, flowing hair and is seated on the ground. The child has curly hair and wears loose clothing. The man has curly hair and a beard, wearing a long robe and holding a stick. The child is holding an open book. In the background are plants, trees, cloudy skies, and a wooden structure.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching on laid paper
Credit Line

Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Accession Number

1972.65.13
Catalogue Raisonné

Bartsch, no. 5, State ii/ii

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

Q65569031

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