The Holy Family with Saint Dorothea

drawing by Hans von AachenHans von Aachen was a German Mannerist painter. He lived from 1552 until 1615.

This undated drawing resides in Louvre Museum. It’s full title is The Holy Family with Saint Dorothea offering fruit to the Christ child. It shows Jesus as a toddler sitting on his mother’s lap accepting fruit from Saint Dorothea. The piece is 29.5 × 20.3 cm.

You can learn more about this famous artist and see more examples of his work on our Hans von Aachen biography.