The Holy Family
Laurent de la HyrePortrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1656)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1606–1656
About the artwork
"The Holy Family" is a work by Laurent de la Hyre. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Drawings in brief: Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed. Because line carries so much of the effect, drawings tend to reward close looking at the quality of the mark.
"The Holy Family" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Drawings and sketches stand out through line clarity and a sense of the artist process, which makes them a natural fit for minimalist, monochrome, and graphic interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
French, 1606–1656
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