Holy Family 1612

This etching by Werner van den Valckert, titled “Holy Family,” depicts the Virgin Mary, holding the Christ Child in her lap, with Joseph standing behind them. The image is rendered in a highly detailed and expressive style, which was characteristic of the artist’s work. The figures are set against a backdrop of an architectural structure, which adds to the sense of depth and grandeur in the composition. The piece was created in 1612, a period when the artist's work was gaining prominence in the art world. This print, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to Valckert’s mastery of the etching medium and his religious subject matter.