Johannes der Täufer und Maria mit dem Jesuskind
1521
oil
panel
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
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Artist
Hans Leu the Younger
Hans Leu the Younger (1490–1531) was an artist, born in Zurich.
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oil
panel
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
Johannes der Täufer und Maria mit dem Jesuskind is a 1521 oil by Hans Leu the Younger, a Northern Renaissance work, depicting Holy Family, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.
This painting depicts a serene scene of the Holy Family, with the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph standing on either side of the infant Jesus. The figures are dressed in flowing robes, with Mary wearing a blue dress and Joseph in a brown tunic. The baby Jesus is held by Mary, who gently cradles him in her arms. The background of the painting is a warm, golden color, which adds to the sense of warmth and intimacy in the scene. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet devotion and reverence. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the work of Hans Leu the Younger, the artist who created this beautiful painting.
Hans Leu the Younger (1490–1531) was an artist, born in Zurich.
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