The Holy Family — Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen

Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen. Painted c. 1528 - c. 1530.

Cardinal Erard de la Marck was one of the most powerful men in the Low Countries. He was the confidant of Charles V and of Margaret of Austria, who was governor of the Netherlands. His portrait and the accompanying painting of The Holy Family deviate from the traditions of the time. The cardinal is not depicted in devout prayer, but gesturing with his hands as though speaking. Even more exceptional is the fact that he, and not the Holy Family, occupy the heraldically most important position on the left side.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Main building, Renaissance in the Netherlands, Middle Ages and Renaissance.

oil paint (paint), panel · Original size: 54.5 × 64.3 cm · On loan from the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands, Amersfoort

Print: 54.5 × 64.3 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200498849. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.