Artwork
The Holy Family with Tobias and the Angel, Sts. Dorothy, and Infant John the Baptist
The Holy Family with Tobias and the Angel, Sts. Dorothy, and Infant John the Baptist is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Bonifazio Veronese. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Western Art. The Holy Family with Tobias and the Angel, Sts.
About this work
Overview
The Holy Family with Tobias and the Angel, Sts. Dorothy, and Infant John the Baptist is a painting created around 1550 by Bonifazio Veronese, a Venetian Renaissance artist.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Holy Family, comprising the Virgin Mary, infant Jesus, and Saint Joseph, accompanied by Tobias, an angel, Saint Dorothy, and the infant John the Baptist, in a serene landscape setting.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work exemplifies the Mannerist movement, characterized by a harmonious arrangement of figures and attention to detail, creating a sense of balance and tranquility.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the National Museum of Western Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bonifazio Veronese, born Bonifazio de' Pitati (1487 – 19 October 1553), was a Venetian Renaissance painter who was active in the Venetian Republic.
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