The Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist in a Landscape
1598
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1598
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This painting shows the Holy Family in a landscape with the Infant Saint John the Baptist. The Virgin Mary is holding a baby Jesus and the Infant Saint John the Baptist is standing next to her, holding a cross. In the background, there is a river and a city. The painting is full of color and life, with many figures and objects. The Holy Family is the main focus, but there are also other people and animals in the scene. The painting is very detailed and realistic, with intricate textures and patterns. The artist who painted this is Denys Calvaert.
