Who created "The Holy Family, in a circle"?

The Holy Family, in a circle was created by Daman|Anonymous, Italian, 17th century in 1640–60.

When was "The Holy Family, in a circle" created?

This artwork was created 1640–60.

What medium is "The Holy Family, in a circle"?

The Holy Family, in a circle is Etching.

Is "The Holy Family, in a circle" in the public domain?

Yes, The Holy Family, in a circle is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Holy Family, in a circle

Daman|Anonymous, Italian, 17th century

1640–60

Medium

Etching

Dimensions

Sheet: 7 3/4 × 7 1/2 in. (19.7 × 19.1 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1926

Accession Number

26.70.4(189)

Art Historical Context

Nestled in the intimate circular format of a tondo, *The Holy Family, in a Circle* is a tender 17th-century Italian etching attributed to the enigmatic artist Daman, or possibly anonymous. Created between 1640 and 1660, this small print (measuring just 7 3/4 × 7 1/2 inches) captures Mary, Joseph, and the Christ Child in a devotional embrace, evoking the warmth of family piety central to Catholic art during the Baroque era. Such circular compositions, rooted in Renaissance traditions, were revived in prints for their harmonious, jewel-like appeal, perfect for personal altars or collectors' cabi...

About the Artist

Daman|Anonymous, Italian, 17th century (Italian|Italian or French) · 1629 |1640 –1657 |1660

Italian, Genoa 1629–1657 Genoa|Italian or French, active 1640–60

The Holy Family, in a circle

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