The Holy Family with Three Hares
Print
c. 1495-1528 (designed), c. 16th century (made)
c. 1495-1528 (designed), c. 16th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Mary holds Christ on her lap with Joseph behind Her. Above, two angels are hovering with a crown in recognition of Her future position as Queen of Heaven. In a Northern European setting, with three hares pictured at the bottom of the composition.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | The Holy Family with Three Hares (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | |
| Brief description | The Holy Family with Three Hares, by Albrecht Durer. Woodcut, ink on paper, 16th century. |
| Physical description | Mary holds Christ on her lap with Joseph behind Her. Above, two angels are hovering with a crown in recognition of Her future position as Queen of Heaven. In a Northern European setting, with three hares pictured at the bottom of the composition. |
| Object history | Part of gift of wood engravings from the collection of John Thompson, 1857 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 15908 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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