Heilige Familie 18th century

This 18th century engraving titled "Heilige Familie" by Pietro Paolo Petrucci depicts the Holy Family, a popular subject in religious art, with a detailed and intricate style. The scene shows Mary holding the baby Jesus, while Joseph looks on in the foreground, all surrounded by a lush garden setting. The inscription at the bottom reads: "Serenige Inpi D. Flavia Vino Bracciani Duci Sac. Rom Imp. Papie Lez Zakk jimuer Anc: P. Paulus Petrucci Scuffxer Dedic:". This suggests that Petrucci dedicated the artwork to a patron, Flavia Vino Bracciani, a Duchess and supporter of the arts. The print, now in the Rijksmuseum, is an example of Baroque-inspired engraving and reflects the enduring appeal of the Holy Family theme.