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Panciatichi Holy Family
Panciatichi Holy Family is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Bronzino. It dates from 1539 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.
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Overview
The Panciatichi Holy Family is a 1541 oil on panel painting by Agnolo Bronzino, an Italian Mannerist artist. It is a representation of the Holy Family, featuring a woman, a bearded man, and two children, set against a rocky landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene with a woman in a red dress holding two children, accompanied by a bearded man. The presence of a flag bearing a coat of arms in the background suggests a connection to the Panciatichi family, for whom the painting may have been created.
Technique & Style
Bronzino employed soft lighting to create a gentle glow around the figures, making them stand out against the dark background. The use of chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, adds depth to the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting has been housed in the Uffizi in Florence since at least 1704, with a brief relocation in 2010 as part of the 'New Uffizi' project. Preparatory drawings are found in the Uffizi's Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe and the Phillips collection in London.
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Artist
Agnolo di Cosimo (Italian: ; 17 November 1503 – 23 November 1572), usually known as Bronzino (Italian: Il Bronzino ) or Agnolo Bronzino, was an Italian Mannerist painter from Florence.
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