Photo © Erich Lessing / Art Resource, NY. All rights reserved. Jesus holds a ribbon saying “Behold the Lamb of God.” Reaching for it from Elizabeth’s arms is John the Baptist who later will proclaim these words (John 1:29). The innocent lamb to the right prefigures Jesus being offered on the cross. Joseph protectively observes from behind.
The Holy Family
by
Simon Vouet
- Location: Paris -- Louvre
- Subject: Holy Family
- Year: 16xx
- Country: France