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The Holy Family and Two Angels

Lucas Kilian, after Bartholomaeus Spranger

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman holding a child on her lap. The woman is seated to the left of the composition and is looking upwards. Her hair is styled in curls, and she wears a long flowing garment. The child on her lap is also looking up, with curly hair and dressed in a simple robe. To the right, another child with curly hair is holding a lamb. An older man with long hair and a beard stands behind the woman, gesturing with his hand. In the right background, an angel is playing a stringed instrument with large wings visible behind him. At the lower left, another winged figure is depicted holding a similar musical instrument. The background includes architectural elements like columns and draped curtains.

Artwork Details

Date
1605
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3516 × 5188 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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