The Holy Family with three hares by Albrecht Dürer

The Holy Family with three hares 1495 - 1498

print, woodcut

pen drawing

mechanical pen drawing

print

pen illustration

pen sketch

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

woodcut

pen work

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

"The Holy Family with Three Hares" is a famous engraving created by German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer between 1495-1498. The detailed and precise artwork depicts the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and the Christ Child, along with three hares that are prominent in the foreground, perhaps symbolizing Christ's innocence. The composition is rich in detail and includes a landscape with two angels holding a crown, suggesting a sense of heavenly presence. This engraving showcases Dürer's exceptional skills in portraying both human figures and natural elements with exquisite precision, reflecting his mastery of the printmaking medium.