The Holy Family 1850 - 1900

drawing, print

drawing

shape in negative space

light pencil work

negative space

print

charcoal drawing

portrait reference

pencil drawing

portrait drawing

tonal art

a lot negative space

remaining negative space

virgin-mary

christ

Josef Kohlschein's "The Holy Family" is a 19th-century print depicting the traditional biblical scene of the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus. The scene is set outdoors with a landscape background and features a lamb as a symbol of purity. The artwork's style is reminiscent of traditional religious prints of the period, emphasizing the devotional aspect of the subject. This print is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.