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The Holy Family with an Angel

Unknown

1520

oil

panel

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

Mannerism Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

The Holy Family with an Angel is a 1520 oil by Unknown, a Mannerism work, held at Ashmolean Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1520 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?: Ashmolean Museum

About this work

This painting shows a serene scene of a family in a natural setting. A man with a white beard and red robe kneels on the left, looking at a woman in a blue robe who sits on the right. Behind them, an angel in a white robe stands on a rock, holding a palm tree. The background features trees and a cloudy sky. The angel's gentle gesture and the family's calm expressions create a sense of peace. The artist's use of warm colors and soft brushstrokes adds to the tranquil atmosphere. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the use of chiaroscuro in their work.