The Holy Family

early 18th century

Elisha Kirkall after Raphael

Associated Names
Elisha Kirkall

Artist, English, c. 1682 - 1742

Raphael

Artist After, Marchigian, 1483 - 1520

The image depicts multiple figures in a classical composition. A young nude child reaches towards a woman in flowing drapery, who gazes down at the child. Another woman holds the child, while a second child stands nearby holding a small cross. An angelic figure hovers above with wings, presenting a bouquet. In the background, an older man sits with an introspective expression. The setting is majestic, with draped fabric suggesting an interior space, rendered in a soft monochromatic palette.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    mezzotint printed in sanguine

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 51 × 36.1 cm (20 1/16 × 14 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1946.21.120


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65072091

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