Artwork
The Holy Family with the young St John
The Holy Family with the young St John is an unspecified painting by Francesco Bacchiacca. It dates from 1535 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Holy Family with the young St John is a painting created around 1535 by Francesco Bacchiacca, an Italian artist active in Florence.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts an intimate scene featuring the Virgin Mary, Christ Child, and young Saint John the Baptist, grouped together in a tender manner.
Technique & Style
Executed in the Florentine Mannerist style, the work is characterized by refined figures and a delicate composition, with a focus on the Virgin's dress and the green couch.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francesco d'Ubertino Verdi, called Bachiacca (say "bah ki ah cka"). He is also known as Francesco Ubertini, il Bacchiacca (1494–1557). He was an Italian painter of the Renaissance whose work is characteristic of the…
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