Artwork
Holy Family
Holy Family is a print by Martino Rota. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This print depicts a serene scene of the Holy Family in a natural setting, executed on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The Holy Family is shown in a peaceful landscape: the Virgin cradles the infant Jesus, while Joseph leans on a staff and a young boy, likely John the Baptist, holds a lamb. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility and gentle interaction among the figures.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. The print is a reversed copy of a composition originally created by Titian, later reproduced as an engraving by Giulio Bonasone.
Artist & collection
Artist
Martino Rota, also Martin Rota and Martin Rota Kolunić (c. 1520–1583) was an artist, now mainly known for his printmaking, from Dalmatia. Martino Rota was born in about the year 1520 in Šibenik (Sebenico), Dalmatia.…
Holy Family
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