Die Heilige Familie unter einem Baum 

"Die Heilige Familie unter einem Baum" is a charcoal drawing by Anthony van Dyck, a leading Flemish painter of the 17th century. The composition portrays the Holy Family, including the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus, under a tree. The figures are depicted in a relaxed, almost informal pose, characteristic of van Dyck's style, which combined the Italianate influence of his early training with the Flemish tradition of realism and detail. The drawing, now housed at the Städel Museum, is a study for a larger composition, possibly a painting. Van Dyck's skill in capturing the fleeting beauty of his subjects and his sensitive rendering of light and shadow make this drawing a captivating glimpse into the artist's creative process.