Artwork
The Holy Family with the infant St John the Baptist and angels
The Holy Family with the infant St John the Baptist and angels is an oil painting by the Caravaggisti artist Lubin Baugin. It dates from 1647 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Holy Family with the infant St John the Baptist and angels is a painting created by Lubin Baugin around 1647. It is an oil on canvas work depicting a scene from Christian iconography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows the Holy Family, comprising Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus, accompanied by the infant St John the Baptist and an angel. The scene is set in a dimly lit room, with the figures arranged in a quiet, intimate composition.
Technique & Style
Baugin's use of chiaroscuro, a technique characterized by strong contrasts between light and dark, draws attention to the faces of Mary and the infant Jesus. The palette is subdued, featuring soft whites, blues, and earthy tones that contribute to the overall sense of serenity.
History & Provenance
Lubin Baugin, a French painter trained in Paris and Rome, was active in the caravaggist movement. The painting is now held in the Fitzwilliam Museum.
Context
Baugin's work reflects the influence of Caravaggio, whose style emphasized naturalism and dramatic lighting. The caravaggist movement, to which Baugin belonged, was characterized by these same elements.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lubin Baugin (c. 1612 – July 11, 1663) was a French painter known for a small number of still lifes, and for religious and mythological paintings. He was born in Pithiviers to a prosperous family. Although it is not…
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