Holy Family with Saint John and a Goldfinch
1730
oil
From the collection of Lima Art Museum
1730
oil
From the collection of Lima Art Museum
This painting depicts the Holy Family with Saint John and a goldfinch. The Holy Family is shown with Saint John, who is holding a goldfinch. The scene is rendered in oil paint. The artist has used a range of techniques to create a sense of depth and texture in the painting. The use of chiaroscuro creates strong contrasts between light and dark, while the impasto technique adds a sense of three-dimensionality to the figures. The glazing technique has also been used to create a sense of luminosity in the painting. This painting is held at the Lima Art Museum.
