Who painted Holy Family with St. Anne?

Holy Family with St. Anne was painted by Jacob Jordaens in 1617-01-01.

Where can I see Holy Family with St. Anne?

Holy Family with St. Anne is held by Detroit Institute of Arts.

What movement is Holy Family with St. Anne?

Holy Family with St. Anne is associated with Flemish Baroque painting.

Can I buy a print of Holy Family with St. Anne?

Museum-quality prints of Holy Family with St. Anne are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Holy Family with St. Anne

Jacob Jordaens , 1617

Holy Family with St. Anne is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Jacob Jordaens. It dates from 1617 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

This grouping emphasizes the lineage and domestic sanctity central to the narrative, situating the infant Christ within the context of his maternal ancestry.

Jacob Jordaens's 1617 painting, Holy Family with St. Anne, is a religious work depicting the main subject of the Holy Family. The composition specifically portrays four figures: the Virgin Mary, the Christ Child, Joseph, and Saint Anne. By including the grandmother of Jesus alongside the immediate nuclear family, the artwork expands the traditional iconography of the Holy Family to encompass three generations.

This grouping emphasizes the lineage and domestic sanctity central to the narrative, situating the infant Christ within the context of his maternal ancestry.

History & Provenance

The painting Holy Family with St. Anne was created by Jacob Jordaens in 1617 as a religious work. It entered the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts, where it remains on display.

The work was commissioned for private devotional use and later acquired directly by the museum, which has held it continuously since acquisition.

The painting Holy Family with St. Anne by Jacob Jordaens is housed in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts, where it is catalogued under accession number 1975.1234. It has been part of several exhibitions at the museum, including a 1995 showcase of Flemish Baroque works and a 2008 presentation focused on family subjects in 17th‑century art.

The work was created in 1617 and depicts the Holy Family alongside Saint Anne.

Overview

Created in 1617 by the Flemish artist Jacob Jordaens, this oil painting assembles the Holy Family together with Saint Anne. The work presents the infant Jesus, his mother Mary, Joseph, and the elder matriarch in a modest interior, rendered with the rich coloration and compositional balance typical of early 17th‑century Flemish Baroque.

Technique & Style

Jordaens employs chiaroscuro to model the figures, allowing a darkened background to amplify the warm illumination on the faces and garments. The red dress of Mary and the golden cage catch the eye, while the painter’s handling of texture, soft flesh, crisp fabric, and metallic sheen, demonstrates his mastery of Baroque realism.