Holy Family

Guido Reni

Associated Names
Guido Reni

Artist, Bolognese, 1575 - 1642

The image is a drawing of three figures seated, shown from head to toe. The central figure sits with a relaxed posture, while the figure on their right leans in closely, and the figure on the left holds a book, with their body slightly turned towards the other two. The facial features of the figures are delicately outlined, with detailed, curly hair visible on all three. They are dressed in loosely draped robes that flow around their bodies. The figure on the left appears to engage with the book, while the others are intertwined. In the background, there is a large column and an architectural setting with intricate panel work, which includes a depiction of a statue or relief. The ground beneath the figures is textured with what seems to be grass or foliage.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Herbert and Claiborne Pell

  • Dimensions

    plate: 23 x 13.8 cm (9 1/16 x 5 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1956.8.5

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 9


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2001

  • The Unfinished Print, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2001.

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

Q65226861

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