
The Holy Family with Joachim and Anna under a Tree
This woodcut by Albrecht Dürer depicts the Holy Family alongside Joachim and Anna, the parents of the Virgin Mary, gathered beneath a sheltering tree in a domestic scene that emphasizes familial bonds and spiritual lineage. The composition demonstrates Dürer's masterful control of the woodcut medium, with intricate linework creating varied textures and atmospheric depth throughout the print. The inclusion of both the immediate and extended holy family reflects northern European devotional practice, where the veneration of Mary's parents held particular significance during the Renaissance period.
- Medium
- woodcut on laid paper
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Old Master Prints
November 29, 2024
Estimate: $7,000 – $10,000
Lot 610
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