The Holy Family

Guido Reni

Associated Names
Guido Reni

Artist, Bolognese, 1575 - 1642

There are three figures in a seated position. The central figure is a woman with flowing hair looking downward. She wears a long gown with loose sleeves. Beside her is a child with curly hair. To the right is an elderly man with a beard and bald head. Two cherubic figures are in the sky, scattering flowers. They have wings and curly hair. The background is a textured wall. An inscription with Latin text is at the bottom.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1972.65.29

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 10

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

Q65569052

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