The Holy Family with Two Saints

Antonio da Trento after Parmigianino

Associated Names
Antonio da Trento

Artist, Italian, c. 1508 - 1550 or after

Parmigianino

Artist After, Parmese, 1503 - 1540

The image depicts a group of figures in a pastoral setting. The figures are positioned in a serene, natural environment, with flowing lines and dynamic postures. They appear to interact closely, suggesting a sense of connection or familial bond. The background consists of stylized trees with foliage in a simplified, almost abstract form. The drawing emphasizes contrast and shadow for depth and movement. The style is reminiscent of classical etchings, focusing on line work and form.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    chiaroscuro woodcut printed from two blocks: black line block and yellow-brown tone block

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 31.2 x 21.8 cm (12 5/16 x 8 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1988.65.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, Vol. 12, p.64, no. 24, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2001

  • The Unfinished Print, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2001, as The Holy Family with Saints.

2007

  • The Baroque Woodcut, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 2007 - 2008

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

1988

  • Colnaghi, CHIAROSCURO WDCTS, New York: 10/12-11/5/88, no.19.

Inscriptions

All inscriptions by later hand in graphite, upper left verso : 18; upper right verso circled: 7; lower left verso: 18402; lower right verso: early imp / C.26571. T/L/. / B.XII. 64. 24 I / Anonymou

Wikidata ID

Q74880326

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