Artwork
The Holy Family with Saint Elizabeth and the Infant Saint John the Baptist
The Holy Family with Saint Elizabeth and the Infant Saint John the Baptist is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Sodoma. It dates from 1527 and is held in the collection of the Walters Art Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Holy Family with Saint Elizabeth and the Infant Saint John the Baptist is a 1527 oil painting by Il Sodoma, an artist known for synthesizing Roman High Renaissance techniques with Sienese traditions.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tender scene of the Holy Family, Saint Elizabeth, and the Infant Saint John the Baptist interacting in a serene landscape, conveying a sense of familial harmony and divine connection.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work showcases Il Sodoma's skill in rendering detailed, colorful compositions that reflect his Sienese and Roman influences, evident in the figures' expressive faces and the landscape's depth.
History & Provenance
Created in 1527, the painting is now part of the Walters Art Museum collection, having been produced during Il Sodoma's period working primarily in Siena.
Artist & collection
Artist
Il Sodoma was the name given to the Italian Renaissance painter Giovanni Antonio Bazzi.
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