Heilige Familie met Zacharias, Elisabet en Johannes de Doper 1700

This etching, *Heilige Familie met Zacharias, Elisabet en Johannes de Doper* (Holy Family with Zacharias, Elisabeth and John the Baptist), created in 1700 by Dutch artist Matthijs Pool, showcases a poignant scene of biblical narrative. The composition depicts the Holy Family with the elderly Zacharias and Elisabeth, parents of John the Baptist, who is kneeling at the foot of the infant Jesus. This artwork is a testament to Pool's artistic abilities in portraying religious themes with intricate detail and expressive figures, capturing the essence of Christian faith in a single frame. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.