Who painted Holy Family, from Michelangelo?

Holy Family, from Michelangelo was painted by Henry Noel Humphreys in 1829.

Where can I see Holy Family, from Michelangelo?

Holy Family, from Michelangelo is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Holy Family, from Michelangelo?

Holy Family, from Michelangelo is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Holy Family, from Michelangelo

Henry Noel Humphreys , 1829

Holy Family, from Michelangelo is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Henry Noel Humphreys. It dates from 1829 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Holy Family, from Michelangelo is a lithograph print created by Henry Noel Humphreys in 1829, depicting a religious scene inspired by Michelangelo.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a kneeling man beside a seated woman cradling a baby, with a cherubic figure hovering above her head. The man's lined face and gentle hand on the woman's shoulder convey a sense of reverence and intimacy, suggesting a representation of the Holy Family.

Technique & Style

Executed in loose, quick lines reminiscent of a rough sketch, the work utilizes lithography, a technique allowing direct drawing on stone for printing. This example is a proof printed before the addition of textual elements.

History & Provenance

Created in 1829 by Henry Noel Humphreys, this lithograph is based on a work by Michelangelo, though specific provenance details beyond its creation are not provided.

Context

Part of a broader 19th-century interest in reproducing and interpreting Renaissance masterpieces through new printing technologies like lithography.

Legacy

As a relatively loose and early proof, it offers insight into the lithographic process and 19th-century artistic engagement with Michelangelo's oeuvre, though its broader impact or exhibition history is not detailed.