Heilige Familie

About this artwork

verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

Behold the *Heilige Familie*Holy Family), a captivating chiaroscuro woodcut from the early 17th century, crafted by German printmaker Ludwig Büsinck and Dutch master Abraham Bloemaert. Measuring a modest 240 × 175 mm, this print depicts the tender scene of Mary, the Christ Child, and Saint Joseph, a popular devotional motif in Northern European art during the Baroque era. Bloemaert, a leading figure in Utrecht's Caravaggesque circle, provided the design, while Büsinck expertly translated it into woodcut form—evident from its refined lines and dramatic modeling. Chiaroscuro woodcuts, like this...