The Holy Family with the young St John the Baptist
1510
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
1510
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
This painting depicts the Holy Family with the young St John the Baptist. The Holy Family is centered, with Mary holding the infant Jesus and Joseph sitting to their right. A young St John the Baptist stands to their left, holding a staff. The background features a landscape with trees, hills, and a blue sky with clouds. A notable detail is the use of oil paint to create a sense of depth and texture in the scene. The artist's use of color and composition draws the viewer's eye to the central figures of the Holy Family. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Girolamo del Pacchia.
