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The Holy Kinship

Hieronymus Wierix after Denys Calvaert

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts various figures within a detailed artwork. In the center, there is a figure seated at an elevated position, holding a child with curly hair. Around them are other figures with different expressions and attire. An angelic figure with large wings stands out, holding a bouquet of lilies. An elder man and another figure reach towards the child, who holds a palm branch. At the bottom, a cherubic child with a curly hairstyle holds an item near a vase. The setting appears to be within a structure, with architectural elements like columns, and a partially visible landscape with a tree and mountains in the background. Shadows and intricate linework provide depth throughout the image.

Artwork Details

Date
before 1611
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3547 × 4987 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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