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Sagrada Familia

Ludovico Mazzolino

1525

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art

Mannerism Renaissance Religious Holy Family

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Sagrada Familia is a 1525 unspecified by Ludovico Mazzolino, a Mannerism work, depicting Holy Family, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.

Who painted this?: Ludovico Mazzolino
When & what style?: 1525 · Mannerism
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Ancient Art

About this work

The painting depicts a serene scene of the Holy Family. Mary, dressed in a red robe and blue skirt, sits on a bench, cradling the infant Jesus in her lap. Joseph, wearing a red robe and blue cloak, sits beside her, holding a staff. The baby Jesus is naked, except for a gold halo, and reaches out to touch a lamb. The background features a distant landscape with trees, hills, and a stone building. A notable detail is the use of chiaroscuro, which creates a sense of depth and volume in the figures. The artist's skillful use of light and shadow adds a sense of realism to the scene. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Ludovico Mazzolino, an Italian Renaissance artist known for his religious paintings.

About the artist

Artist

Ludovico Mazzolino

Ludovico Mazzolino (1480 – c. 1528) - also known as Mazzolini da Ferrara, Lodovico Ferraresa, and Il Ferrarese - was an Italian Renaissance painter active in Ferrara and Bologna.

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