The image is an etching depicting four people. The central figure is holding a child and is seated, with two other figures positioned closely behind. The central seated person has delicate facial features with eyes directed towards the child on their lap, and their hair is styled up with loose curls. The seated figure on the right has hair tied back and wears a loose-fitting garment, while the figure on the left, an elderly man with a beard, leans in from the background. The child on the lap is nude, with short curly hair, appearing relaxed. In the foreground, another young child stands holding a long staff, partially draped in a cloak. The background features a curtain with vertical folds and a tree with leaves extending outwards. A soft-textured landscape is faintly visible in the background, suggesting an outdoor setting beyond the domestic interior indicated by the drapery. There are no prominent pieces of jewelry or objects being held by the figures other than the staff.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 17th century
- Medium
- etching on laid paper, laid down
- Dimensions
- 3656 × 4983 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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