Artwork
Holy family with Young St John the Baptist and an angel
Holy family with Young St John the Baptist and an angel is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Caspar Jacob van Opstal the Younger. It dates from 1698 and is held in the collection of the Alte Pinakothek.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Holy Family with Young St John the Baptist and an Angel' is an oil on canvas work created by Caspar Jacob van Opstal the Younger in 1698. It is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts the Holy Family, comprising the Virgin Mary and the Christ child, accompanied by the young St. John the Baptist and an angel, set against a serene landscape. The figures are arranged in a tender composition, with the Christ child reaching out to St. John.
Technique & Style
The artist employed oil paint to achieve a warm color palette and soft lighting. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the figures, characteristic of the Flemish Baroque tradition.
History & Provenance
Caspar Jacob van Opstal the Younger, born in Antwerp in 1654 and buried there in 1717, worked in Flanders and Italy, producing works in various genres. The painting is now held in the Alte Pinakothek.
Artist & collection
Artist
Caspar Jacob van Opstal the Younger
Gaspar Jacob van Opstal the Younger or Jasper Jacob van Opstal the Younger (christened on 2 July 1654 in Antwerp – buried on 12 January 1717 in Antwerp), was a Flemish painter active in Antwerp and Italy in the second…
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