The Holy Family with Two Music-Making Angels

Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

The image is a woodcut artwork depicting eight people gathered closely together outdoors amongst trees. In the center, a seated woman holds a swaddled infant, while another woman next to her tends to the child. Surrounding them are bearded men in robes and head coverings of the era. Some individuals are standing, while others lean in towards the central figures, gesturing with their hands. Two small children play at their feet. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees with intricate bark, foliage, and a rolling hill in the distance. The number "1511" is inscribed at the top. The composition is detailed with cross-hatching and line work for texture and depth.