Holy Family with the Infant St. John

1650

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Holy Family with the Infant St. John is a 1650 by Giulio I Carpioni, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Giulio I Carpioni
When & what style?: 1650 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows the Holy Family and the Infant St. John in a serene scene. The Virgin Mary sits on a rock, gently holding the infant Jesus, while St. John, also a young child, looks on with interest. The setting is outdoors, with a tree and cloudy sky visible in the background. The artist has used a range of techniques to create a sense of depth and texture in the painting. The figures are rendered in soft, gentle lines, while the background is more loosely painted. The overall effect is one of calm and tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.