Artwork
Holy Family with St Elizabeth and St John the Baptist
Holy Family with St Elizabeth and St John the Baptist is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Nicolas Poussin. It dates from 1655 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
About this work
Overview
Holy Family with St Elizabeth and St John the Baptist is an oil painting by Nicolas Poussin, created in 1655. It is a representation of a biblical scene, now held at the State Hermitage Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene indoor scene featuring five figures, including the Holy Family and their relatives, St Elizabeth and St John the Baptist, conveying a sense of calm and familial intimacy.
Technique & Style
Poussin's use of chiaroscuro creates a striking contrast between light and dark, highlighting the figures against the background. The blue robe of one woman stands out against the warmer tones of the others, adding to the visual harmony.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nicolas Poussin (UK: , US: , French: ; June 1594 – 19 November 1665) was a leading painter of the classical French Baroque style, although he spent most of his working life in Rome.
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