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Holy Family and Four Saints

John Baptist Jackson after Veronese

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts six figures in a detailed illustration. In the center, a woman sits on a throne holding a child. Surrounding them are three more individuals. To the left, a woman stands with a side profile, and a man in a robe is kneeling next to them. To the right, there is an older man with a long beard, halfway seen. Each person wears robes with intricate drapery and some hold religious or symbolic objects. The background features a richly patterned tapestry or mural.

Artwork Details

Date
1739
Medium
chiaroscuro woodcut printed in brown and gray [trial proof] on laid paper
Dimensions
3211 × 5105 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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