Who created "Heilige Familie"?

Heilige Familie was created by Ludwig Büsinck; Abraham Bloemaert in 1600 - 1669.

When was "Heilige Familie" created?

This artwork was created 1600 - 1669.

What medium is "Heilige Familie"?

Heilige Familie is chiaroscuro woodcut.

Is "Heilige Familie" in the public domain?

Yes, Heilige Familie is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Heilige Familie

Ludwig Büsinck; Abraham Bloemaert

1600 - 1669

Medium

chiaroscuro woodcut

Dimensions

240; 175

About this artwork

verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

Behold the *Heilige Familie*Holy Family), a captivating chiaroscuro woodcut from the early 17th century, crafted by German printmaker Ludwig Büsinck and Dutch master Abraham Bloemaert. Measuring a modest 240 × 175 mm, this print depicts the tender scene of Mary, the Christ Child, and Saint Joseph, a popular devotional motif in Northern European art during the Baroque era. Bloemaert, a leading figure in Utrecht's Caravaggesque circle, provided the design, while Büsinck expertly translated it into woodcut form—evident from its refined lines and dramatic modeling. Chiaroscuro woodcuts, like this...

Heilige Familie

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