Presentation Sketch for "The Holy Family with Saints Anne, Joachim, and John the Baptist" (for Santa Maria in Via Lata, Roma)
1729
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1729
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting shows the Holy Family with Saints Anne, Joachim, and John the Baptist. It's a family scene with a lot of warmth. The artist's use of gentle lines and soft expressions creates a sense of tenderness, and the inclusion of books held by Saints Anne and Joachim adds a layer of depth to the scene, highlighting the connection to the Old Testament. The Cleveland Museum of Art is where you can learn more about this work.
