The Holy Family Resting 1610 - 1620

"The Holy Family Resting" is an etching by Willem Pietersz. Buytewech, a Dutch artist known for his landscape paintings and prints. Created between 1610 and 1620, the print depicts the Holy Family, Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus. Buytewech's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the rendering of their clothing and the surrounding landscape. The etching captures a moment of intimacy and repose, showcasing a common theme within religious art. The print is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.