The Holy Family seated together in front of a collonade, Saint Joseph reading and the young Christ grasping the Virgin's drapery 1585 - 1615

This etching, created sometime between 1585 and 1615, depicts the Holy Family, seated together in front of a colonnade. Saint Joseph is shown reading a book, while the young Christ reaches out to touch the Virgin Mary’s drapery. The work displays the characteristic Bolognese style of artist Guido Reni, known for its clarity of form, graceful lines, and restrained emotionalism. The print is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY. This piece exemplifies the genre of religious art, offering a visual representation of a significant moment in Christian faith.