Heilige Familie c. 1579 - 1615

Dominicus Custos's "Heilige Familie" is a c. 1579 - 1615 engraving depicting the Holy Family. The work is set in a circular composition, a popular choice in Renaissance art, with Saint Joseph on the left, reading a book, while the Virgin Mary holds the Christ Child. The image's inscription refers to biblical verses, adding a layer of religious context to the composition. Custos was a prolific artist who often used engraving as his medium to create images for religious and decorative purposes. The piece's intimate depiction of the Holy Family within a domestic setting is a hallmark of the Northern Renaissance.