Holy Family (with Elizabeth and Saint John) c. 17th century

Editor: We're looking at "Holy Family (with Elizabeth and Saint John)" by François de Poilly the Elder. It’s quite a stately print. What strikes me is how everyone seems caught in a moment of quiet contemplation. What do you see in it? Curator: It makes me think about how families gather, generations overlapping, each offering a different kind of support. The print feels like a tapestry of gazes, doesn't it? Joseph is watching, Elizabeth is guiding, and Mary... she's holding the future. Does that resonate with you? Editor: It does! There's a sense of history and legacy woven in. Curator: Exactly! And even outside of religious context, isn't it a potent image of familial love, guidance, and the passing on of wisdom?