The Holy Family

1770s

Bartholomäus Ignaz Weiss

Associated Names
Bartholomäus Ignaz Weiss

Artist, German, 1740 - 1814

The image shows three figures, all of whom are depicted with their full bodies visible. The central figure is a seated woman with long hair and distinct facial features, such as a delicate nose and calm expression, while her head is covered with a draped fabric. Beside her is a bearded man standing close to her, with a cloak draped over his shoulder. In the woman’s lap sits a young child, reaching out with a joyful expression and curly hair, completely naked. Surrounding the figures is a simplified background, containing faint lines and shapes suggesting an interior space with minimal detail.

Media Options

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

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown and gray wash, heightened in white and pink gouache on blue laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 18.5 x 19.1 cm (7 5/16 x 7 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2004.26.1.b

Associated Artworks

The image shows a sketch with three figures: a man, a woman, and an infant. The man stands slightly to the left, the woman is seated, and the infant is held between them. The man has curly hair and a beard, wearing a loose garment. The woman has long facial features, wearing a headscarf and draped garment. The infant faces forward with outstretched arms. The setting is suggested to be traditional or historical, with expressive lines and a simple blue backdrop. In the top right corner, there is a smaller sketch of a female bust. The scene is depicted in soft dark shades, resembling a sketch or study, with undefined backgrounds.

The Holy Family

Bartholomäus Ignaz Weiss

1740


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Sauerwein Collection, Munich. Tremmel Collection, Munich; (sale, Ketterer Kunst, Munich, 5 May 2003, no. 265); (Martin Moeller, Munich); purchased by NGA, 2004.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64537144

You may be interested in

Loading Results