Artwork
The Holy Family Under a Canopy
The Holy Family Under a Canopy is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Sebald Beham. It dates from 1525 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Holy Family Under a Canopy is a 1525 woodcut by Sebald Beham, a prolific German printmaker and painter.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a seated woman holding a baby, framed by a canopy, with a standing figure and dog nearby, representing a religious scene.
Technique & Style
Beham's use of sharp lines creates detailed textures, particularly in fabric and hair, characteristic of his graphic work and the woodcut medium.
History & Provenance
Beham, associated with the 'Little Masters,' produced around 1,500 woodcuts, alongside engravings and etchings, during his career in Nuremberg and Frankfurt.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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