Johannes Kastaja kerää kukkia vanhemmilleen
1567
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
About the artist
1567
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Johannes Kastaja kerää kukkia vanhemmilleen is a 1567 unspecified by Jacopo Bassano, depicting Holy Family, held at Finnish National Gallery.
The painting shows a young boy picking flowers for his parents. He's in a garden, surrounded by trees and flowers. The boy is Johannes Kastaja, a figure from a story, and this scene is a quiet moment from his life. This painting is interesting because it shows everyday life in a gentle way. The artist used soft colors to create a peaceful feeling. The scene feels calm and simple, like a quiet moment from everyday life. You can learn more about this style by looking at the technique of sfumato.
