The image shows three figures outdoors. A seated woman holds a child on her lap, while an older man stands nearby. The woman has long, flowing hair and is seated on the ground. The child has curly hair and wears loose clothing. The man has curly hair and a beard, wearing a long robe and holding a stick. The child is holding an open book. In the background are plants, trees, cloudy skies, and a wooden structure.

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Holy Family with the Virgin Reading

Giulio Carpioni (Venetian, c. 1613 - 1678)

Medium: etching on laid paper
Classification: Print
Culture: Venetian
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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