Artwork
Holy Family with St John the Baptist
Holy Family with St John the Baptist is an oil painting by the High Renaissance artist Andrea del Sarto. It dates from 1529 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
About this work
Overview
Holy Family with St John the Baptist is an oil painting by Andrea del Sarto, created in 1529. It is now held at the State Hermitage Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Holy Family - Mary, Jesus, and Joseph - accompanied by the young St John the Baptist. Mary is seated on the ground with Jesus in front of her, while St John stands to the left and Joseph is positioned behind them.
Technique & Style
The scene is set against a dark background, with the figures illuminated by a soft, warm light. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, emphasizing the central figures through the contrast of light and shadow.
Artist & collection
Artist
Andrea del Sarto was an Italian painter from Florence, whose career flourished during the High Renaissance and early Mannerism.
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