Artwork
The Holy Family on a Grassy Bench
The Holy Family on a Grassy Bench is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1526 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Holy Family on a Grassy Bench is a woodcut print created by Albrecht Dürer in 1526 on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the Holy Family – a woman holding a baby with another child beside her, a man standing behind with a book, and a small attendant figure – seated on a grassy bench amidst trees and a radiant sky, conveying a serene and idyllic scene.
Technique & Style
Executed in black lines without color, the woodcut achieves a three-dimensional effect through the use of shadows and texture, showcasing the artist's skill in manipulating line work to create depth and visual interest.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
![Madonna and Child [obverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--madonna-and-child-obverse--d7b8ebf05d22ebe5-w320.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--lot-and-his-daughters-reverse--b4ebf9b282faa17a-w320.webp)
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