Who painted Holy Family with Donors?

Holy Family with Donors was painted by Jacob van Oost in 1665.

Where can I see Holy Family with Donors?

Holy Family with Donors is held by Hermitage Museum.

What movement is Holy Family with Donors?

Holy Family with Donors is associated with Flemish Baroque painting.

Can I buy a print of Holy Family with Donors?

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

Artwork

Holy Family with Donors

Jacob van Oost , 1665

Holy Family with Donors is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Jacob van Oost. It dates from 1665 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

The painting 'Holy Family with Donors' is a 17th-century oil painting created by Jacob van Oost the Elder in 1665.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, and the Christ Child accompanied by the painting's donors, combining devotional and personal elements.

Technique & Style

The artist employs chiaroscuro, a lighting technique that contrasts light and dark, to highlight the figures' faces and the Virgin's red dress against a shadowy background.

History & Provenance

Jacob van Oost the Elder, a prominent painter in Bruges, produced the work during the Flemish Baroque period, a time when artists often created altarpieces reflecting Counter-Reformation themes.