The Holy Family in a Landscape
1532
oil
panel
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
1532
oil
panel
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
The Holy Family in a Landscape is a 1532 oil by Ambrosius Benson, a Northern Renaissance work, depicting Holy Family, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting depicts the Holy Family in a landscape. Mary is seated, cradling the baby Jesus in her lap. Joseph stands beside her, holding an apple in his right hand. The family is dressed in red robes, with Mary's cloak flowing around her. In the background, a serene landscape unfolds, featuring trees, hills, and a body of water. The scene is rendered in oil paint, with the artist's use of color and composition creating a sense of harmony and balance. The Holy Family is a common subject in art, and this painting is a beautiful representation of the theme. If you're interested in learning more about this subject, look up the holy family.
Ambrosius Benson (c. 1495/1500 – 1550) was an Italian painter who became a part of the Northern Renaissance. While many surviving paintings have been attributed, there is very little known of him from records, and he…
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