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Holy Family
Holy Family is an oil painting by the High Renaissance artist Fra Bartolomeo. It dates from 1499 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
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Overview
The Holy Family is a 1499 oil painting by Fra Bartolomeo, an Italian artist who later became a Dominican friar. It is now part of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Christ Child with Mary and Joseph in an indoor setting. The scene is tranquil, with the figures arranged in a calm composition. Mary's face is serene, and the Christ Child is relaxed, conveying a sense of peaceful domesticity.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro, using light and shadow to create depth in the scene. The colors are subdued, with Mary's blue robe and green cloak standing out against the muted background. The overall effect is one of softness and restraint, characteristic of the High Renaissance style.
History & Provenance
Fra Bartolomeo created the Holy Family in 1499, before joining the Dominican order in 1500. The painting reflects his early training under Cosimo Rosselli and the influence of Savonarola's religious fervor.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Fra Bartolomeo or Bartolommeo (UK: , US: , Italian: ; 28 March 1472 – 31 October 1517), also known as Bartolommeo di Pagholo, Bartolommeo di San Marco, Bartolomeo di Paolo di Jacopo del Fattorino, and his original…
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