Artwork
The Holy Family
The Holy Family is an unspecified painting by the High Renaissance artist Fra Bartolomeo. It dates from 1504 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
The Holy Family is a painting by Fra Bartolomeo, an Italian artist associated with the High Renaissance. Created around 1504, it is now part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Holy Family in a subdued, intimate setting. A seated woman, likely Mary, holds the Christ child, while an older man, probably Joseph, kneels beside her. The figures are engaged in a quiet, tender moment, conveying a sense of familial devotion.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its use of chiaroscuro, with soft lighting and deep shadows creating a sense of depth and volume. The figures are rendered in a naturalistic style, with attention to the subtleties of human emotion and gesture.
History & Provenance
Fra Bartolomeo, a Dominican friar and pupil of Cosimo Rosselli, was active primarily in Florence. His work was influenced by the religious and artistic currents of his time, including the ideas of Savonarola.
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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