Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist and a Sheep
1528
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From the collection of Alte Pinakothek
1528
unspecified
From the collection of Alte Pinakothek
This painting depicts the Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist and a sheep. The Holy Family is shown in a natural setting, with the Virgin Mary on the left, Saint Joseph on the right, and the Christ child and Saint John the Baptist in the center. The scene is set against a backdrop of a landscape with trees and a cross in the distance. The painting features a range of colors, including blues, reds, and greens, which are used to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The figures are rendered in a realistic style, with attention to detail in their facial expressions and clothing. The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds to its overall impact. Look up more works by the artist Domenico Beccafumi.
