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The Holy Family is depicted in the house of one of the thieves who tried to rob them during their flight to Egypt. In the centre of the scene, the thief's wife is about to immerse their son in a basin at the suggestion of Mary, who's pointing to it. In the background, Joseph and the robber look at each other. The scene takes place in a domestic setting: in the background there is a fireplace with some utensils. There is a crescent moon in the upper left corner.

Victoria and Albert Museum

London

Title

The Holy family in the House of the Robber

Date

1605-1632

Medium

bronze

Measurements

H 15.9 x W 23.5 x D (?) cm

Accession number

A.67-1951

Work type

Sculpture

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