Heilige Familie 1642

"Heilige Familie" is an etching by Michel Dorigny, a French artist who lived from 1616 to 1665. This engraving, created in 1642, portrays the Holy Family – Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus – in a domestic setting. The composition is arranged in a way that highlights the intimate bond between the figures. Mary, dressed in flowing robes, cradles the Christ child, who appears to be reaching out to Saint John the Baptist, a young boy to the left. The scene evokes a sense of quiet devotion and familial love. Dorigny's etching is a fine example of the Baroque style, known for its dramatic use of light and shadow, attention to detail, and emphasis on emotion.