Artwork
The Holy Family, with the Young Saint John the Baptist, a Cat, and Two Donors
The Holy Family, with the Young Saint John the Baptist, a Cat, and Two Donors is an oil painting by the High Renaissance artist Dosso Dossi. It dates from 1512 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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Overview
The Holy Family, with the Young Saint John the Baptist, a Cat, and Two Donors is a 1512 canvas painting by Dosso Dossi, an artist associated with the School of Ferrara.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a gathering of figures including the Holy Family and the young Saint John the Baptist, accompanied by two donors and a cat, set against a landscape background.
Technique & Style
Executed in the High Renaissance style, the work showcases Dosso Dossi's use of vibrant color and detailed rendering, influenced by Venetian artists such as Giorgione and Titian.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni di Niccolò de Luteri, better known as Dosso Dossi (c. 1489–1542) was an Italian Renaissance painter who belonged to the School of Ferrara, painting in a style mainly influenced by Venetian painting, in…
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