The Holy Kindred, (Virgin and Child with Joseph, Anne and Two Male Saints) (copy) 1489 - 1959

Lucas van Leyden's "The Holy Kindred," a 1489 engraving, depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, with Joseph, Saint Anne, and two other male saints. The composition is set within an architectural framework, with the figures seated in a formal arrangement. The detailed rendering of the drapery and the expressive figures demonstrate van Leyden's mastery of the Northern Renaissance style. This engraving, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the artist's technical skill and his interest in religious themes.