The Holy Family
c. 1585-1595
Medium
Engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
Sheet (trimmed): 23.2 × 16.7 cm (9 3/16 × 6 5/8 in.)
Classification
engraving
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
267846
Art Historical Context
### The Holy Family Step into the intimate world of *The Holy Family*, an exquisite engraving by Flemish artist Pieter de Jode I created around 1585–1595. This print captures the tender bond between the Virgin Mary, the Christ Child, and Saint Joseph, a beloved subject in Christian art that emphasizes domestic piety and divine humanity. De Jode, active in Antwerp during the late Renaissance, was renowned for his skilled reproductive engravings, often interpreting designs by leading painters of his time. At 23.2 × 16.7 cm, this trimmed sheet invites close contemplation, its compact scale perfe...