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The family of Christ Child with the imprisoned soul of Divine Love

Unknown

1700

oil

copper

From the collection of Lima Art Museum

Spanish Baroque Tenebrist 18th Century Religious Christ Child Jesus Christ

Dominant colour

The family of Christ Child with the imprisoned soul of Divine Love is a 1700 oil by Unknown, a Spanish Baroque Tenebrist work, depicting Christ Child, held at Lima Art Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1700 · Spanish Baroque Tenebrist
Where can I see it?: Lima Art Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a tender scene of the Christ Child surrounded by a group of people. The central figure, the Christ Child, is seated on a red chair, with a dove flying above him. He is dressed in a white robe and has his right hand raised in a gesture of blessing. The people surrounding him are engaged in various activities, with some kneeling in prayer and others looking up at the Christ Child with devotion. The atmosphere is one of reverence and adoration, with the use of warm colors and soft lighting creating a sense of intimacy and spirituality. The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds to the overall sense of drama and emotion. For more information on this technique, look up chiaroscuro.