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Holy Family with the Infant John and Angels
Holy Family with the Infant John and Angels is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Abraham van Diepenbeeck. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
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Overview
The painting 'Holy Family with the Infant John and Angels' is a 1640 oil-on-canvas work by Abraham van Diepenbeeck, a Dutch artist associated with the Flemish Baroque movement.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child, Saint Joseph, the infant John the Baptist, and angels, surrounded by lush foliage and a basket of fruit, conveying a sense of serenity and innocence.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a nuanced interplay of light and shadow, while the composition and color palette reflect the devotional and figurative styles characteristic of Flemish Baroque art.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection, having been created during van Diepenbeeck's active period in Antwerp, where he collaborated with local printers and was influenced by Peter Paul Rubens' workshop.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Abraham van Diepenbeeck (9 May 1596 (baptised) – between May and September 1675) was a Dutch painter, draftsman, glass painter, print maker and tapestry designer who worked most of his active career in Antwerp.
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