1700
oil
canvas
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
Dominant colour
Holy Family with the Infant St. John is a 1700 oil by Francesco Trevisani, a Baroque work, depicting Holy Family, held at Art Institute of Chicago.
You see a family scene with the Holy Family and the Infant St. John in the painting. The artist used warm colors to create a cozy atmosphere. This was a common approach during this time period, making the scene feel intimate. Check out the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists like Francesco Trevisani used light and dark to create depth in their work.
Possibly in Schönborn collection at Pommersfelden, Bavaria, in the eighteenth century [unattributed dealer's note in curatorial file; not at Pommersfelden earlier than 1719, when all holdings copied in watercolor by Bys, and before 1894 (not in Pommersfelden collection catalogue of that date)]. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Reed Armstrong, by 1978; given to Art Institute, 1978.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Francesco Trevisani (April 9, 1656 – July 30, 1746) was an Italian painter, active in the period called either early Rococo or late Baroque (barochetto).
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