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The Holy Family with young John the Baptist and Saint Elizabeth, two angels above, after Reni
Anonymous, 17th century
Period
Baroque
Theme
Religion & Mythology
Medium
Etching
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
The Story
The Holy Family with young John the Baptist and Saint Elizabeth, two angels above, after Reni by Anonymous, 17th century.
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.
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