De Heilige Familie met Johannes de Doper 1525 - 1565

This engraving by Nicolas Beatrizet depicts the Holy Family with John the Baptist. Created sometime between 1525 and 1565, it shows the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus while Saint Joseph and the young John the Baptist look on. The scene is set in a landscape, with the figures positioned under a draped cloth, suggesting a sheltering environment. The use of line and shading creates a sense of depth and volume, typical of Renaissance engravings. This piece, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the artistic mastery of Beatrizet, a prominent engraver of his time.