Artwork
Holy Family
Holy Family is an oil painting by the High Renaissance artist Ridolfo del Ghirlandaio. It dates from 1510 and is held in the collection of the Walters Art Museum.
About this work
Overview
Holy Family is a 1510 oil painting by Ridolfo del Ghirlandaio, depicting a sacred domestic scene within a circular, ornately framed composition.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays the Christ Child, Joseph, and Mary in a traditional High Renaissance religious setup. Joseph, bearded, stands to the left, while Mary, veiled, is to the right, both gazing at the infant Jesus, who stands on a table at the center.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work embodies Florentine artistic conventions of the early 16th century, characterized by a light-colored background, detailed facial expressions, and the distinctive circular frame adorned with foliage and flowers.
History & Provenance
Created by Ridolfo del Ghirlandaio, son of Domenico Ghirlandaio, in 1510, the painting is now part of the Walters Art Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ridolfo di Domenico Bigordi, better known as Ridolfo Ghirlandaio (14 February 1483 – 6 June 1561) was an Italian Renaissance painter active mainly in Florence. He was the son of Domenico Ghirlandaio.
Holy Family
Holy Family
Heilige Familie
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Maria mit Kind mit den hll. Johannes der Täufer und Hieronymus
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Mary with the child and two saints
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The Holy Family With a Palm Tree
Die Heilige Familie mit Elisabeth, Anna und dem Johannesknaben