Artwork
Holy Family with Angels
Holy Family with Angels is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Francesco Albani. It dates from 1609 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Holy Family with Angels is a 1609 painting by Francesco Albani, held at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Holy Family outdoors, with Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus accompanied by angels. The scene conveys a sense of serenity and intimacy, with the figures dressed in simple, elegant attire.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Albani's use of color and light, featuring a palette that includes red, blue, yellow, and white. The interplay of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, adding to the overall harmony of the composition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francesco Albani or Albano was an Italian Baroque painter of Albanian descent who was active in Bologna, Rome, Viterbo (1609–1610), Mantua (1621–1622) and Florence (1633).
