The Holy Family (La sagrada familia)
1650
oil
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
1650
oil
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
This painting shows a tender moment between a family of three. A woman with long, dark hair and a red dress gazes softly at a baby she holds, while a man with long, dark hair and a green shirt looks at the baby with a gentle expression. The baby, with curly blonde hair, is wrapped in a white cloth and reaches out with one hand. The background is dark, but a golden glow surrounds the family's heads, giving them a sense of warmth and light. The overall mood of the painting is one of love and devotion. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy exploring the work of the artist, Nicolás Rodríguez Juárez.
