The Holy Family
1820
oil
canvas
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
About the artist
Artist
Joseph Paelinck
Joseph Paelinck (1781–1839) was an artist, born in Ghent.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
The Holy Family is a 1820 oil by Joseph Paelinck, depicting Christ Child, held at J. Paul Getty Museum.
This painting depicts a tender family scene, with a young woman holding a baby on her lap. An older man with a long white beard stands behind them, while a younger man looks on. The woman wears a pink dress and a white headscarf, while the older man is dressed in an orange robe and blue headwrap. The younger man is attired in a yellow robe. The setting appears to be a simple room with a green curtain in the background. The overall mood of the painting is one of warmth and intimacy, with the family members gazing lovingly at the baby. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's techniques, you might want to explore the use of chiaroscuro in his work.
Joseph Paelinck (1781–1839) was an artist, born in Ghent.
See the richer artist page
