Artwork
The Holy Family with Two Angels in a Vaulted Hall
The Holy Family with Two Angels in a Vaulted Hall is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1504 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Holy Family with Two Angels in a Vaulted Hall is a woodcut print created by Albrecht Dürer around 1504. It is a representation of a religious scene achieved through a specific printmaking technique.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a serene domestic scene with the Holy Family at its center, surrounded by two floating angels. The figures are set within an architectural space characterized by vaulted ceilings and columns, imbuing the scene with a sense of grandeur and reverence.
Technique & Style
Executed in woodcut on laid paper, the print showcases the artist's skill in utilizing the medium to achieve detailed textures and sharp lines. The background's pattern of dots and lines exemplifies the technique's capability for creating intricate designs through the repetition of elements.
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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