Heilige Familie met Johannes c. 1585 - 1620

This etching, "Heilige Familie met Johannes," created between 1585 and 1620 by Francesco Amato, depicts the Holy Family with John the Baptist. The composition showcases Mary cradling the infant Jesus, while John the Baptist kneels in adoration. The scene is framed by a figure of Joseph looking down in reverence. Amato, born in 1570, employed a detailed and expressive style characteristic of the Baroque period, evident in the intricate rendering of the figures and their drapery. This artwork provides a powerful and intimate glimpse into a pivotal moment in Christian iconography.