Holy Family 1598 - 1688

Claude Mellan's "Holy Family" is a striking example of Baroque art, depicting the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. The image's central focus is the tenderness between mother and son, evident in their close proximity and their gaze. The composition is framed by an elaborate border containing symbolic figures and tools, adding to the artwork's visual richness. Mellan, known for his meticulous use of line and precise detail, employed a technique called "single-stroke engraving" to create the piece.