1500
oil
canvas
From the collection of Galleria Borghese
The Adoration of the Child is a 1500 oil by Fra Bartolomeo, a High Renaissance work, depicting Holy Family, held at Galleria Borghese.
The painting depicts a serene scene of the Holy Family in a natural setting. Mary is kneeling, her hands clasped together in prayer, while Joseph stands beside her, looking down at the baby Jesus. The baby is lying on the ground, reaching up towards Mary. The background features a landscape with trees, hills, and a body of water. The artist's use of oil paint creates a sense of depth and luminosity, with the figures and landscape blending harmoniously together. The overall mood is one of peace and devotion. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Fra Bartolomeo or Bartolommeo (UK: , US: , Italian: ; 28 March 1472 – 31 October 1517), also known as Bartolommeo di Pagholo, Bartolommeo di San Marco, Bartolomeo di Paolo di Jacopo del Fattorino, and his original…
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