The Holy Family with Joachim and Anne under a Tree

Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a detailed black and white illustration of four figures and a baby. The central focus is on a seated woman holding a baby, with the child's legs being supported by another woman seated beside her. The woman's face is visible, featuring smooth facial features and medium-length hair styled with a headband. She wears a garment with detailed draping, possibly a dress, with some kind of embellishment near the neck. To her left, another woman is bending forward, partially holding the baby, and has her head covered with a headscarf, showing an aged face with prominent features. Behind them, two standing figures are visible; one is an older man with curly hair and a beard, wearing a cloak or robe, leaning slightly to observe the baby. The other is a woman with her head and most of her face covered, holding a string of beads or rosary and possibly wearing layered clothing with a visible belt. The background suggests an outdoor scene with a tall, sturdy tree in the middle, surrounded by sparse foliage and trees, alongside a building with visible windows at the right edge. The artwork is finely detailed with an intricate appearance typical of woodcut or engraving. Above, the image includes a date, 1511, and a monogram.