Who painted The Holy Family?

The Holy Family was painted by Unknown in 1450.

Where can I see The Holy Family?

The Holy Family is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

The Holy Family

The Holy Family is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1450 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1450, this religious image attributed to the artist identified as 35393_person is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts a domestic scene set in a rural landscape, with a woman in a blue dress cradling an infant while seated on grass beside a small village. The composition balances figures and background, presenting a tranquil tableau.

Subject & Meaning

The central figures—a woman in a blue garment and a child—are commonly interpreted as representations of the Holy Family, a theme prevalent in mid‑15th‑century devotional art. The surrounding village, fields, and river suggest a connection between the sacred and everyday life, emphasizing the sanctity of ordinary labor and the pastoral setting as a backdrop for divine presence.

Technique & Style

The image employs a clear delineation of forms and a modest use of chiaroscuro, where light and shadow model the figures and architecture, giving a sense of depth. The woman's red cloak provides a vivid contrast against the green landscape and blue sky, while the steep‑roofed houses and stone church are rendered with careful linear perspective, typical of the period’s emerging naturalism.

History & Provenance

Attributed to 35393_person, the work has been dated to the mid‑15th century based on stylistic analysis. It entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date and remains catalogued as an example of religious imagery from the era. No further documented ownership changes are recorded in the museum’s accession records.