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Holy Family with St John the Baptist
Holy Family with St John the Baptist is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Michele Tosini. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
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Overview
The painting 'Holy Family with St John the Baptist' is an oil on canvas work created by Michele Tosini around 1550. It is part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts the Holy Family, with the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, accompanied by Saint Joseph and the infant Saint John the Baptist. The figures are arranged in a quiet, intimate composition, conveying a sense of serene domesticity.
Technique & Style
Tosini's use of soft colors and chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, with the figures emerging from the dark background. The smooth brushstrokes and blending of light and shadow contribute to a three-dimensional effect.
Context
Created in Florence during the Renaissance, the painting reflects the artistic influences of the time, including the emerging Mannerist style. Tosini's work is characterized by its harmonious colors and balanced composition.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Michele Tosini, also called Michele di Ridolfo, (1503–1577) was an Italian painter of the Renaissance and Mannerist period, who worked in Florence.
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