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Die Heilige Familie mit der heiligen Katharina, by Palma Vecchio, unspecified, 1513

Die Heilige Familie mit der heiligen Katharina

Palma Vecchio

1513

unspecified

From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

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Overview

Die Heilige Familie mit der heiligen Katharina is a 1513 unspecified by Palma Vecchio, a High Renaissance work, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

Who painted this?
Palma Vecchio
When & what style?
1513 · High Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

About this work

This painting depicts a serene scene of the Holy Family in a lush outdoor setting. The Virgin Mary, dressed in a pink robe, sits on the ground, cradling the infant Jesus in her arms. To her right, Saint Joseph is seated, looking on with a gentle expression. On the left side of the painting, a woman in a brown robe sits on a bench, gazing at the Holy Family. In the background, a rolling landscape unfolds, complete with trees, hills, and a distant mountain range. The sky above is a brilliant blue, dotted with clouds. The painting's use of warm colors and gentle lighting creates a sense of intimacy and tranquility, drawing the viewer into the peaceful scene. For more works by this artist, explore the paintings of Palma Vecchio.

About the artist

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Artist

Palma Vecchio

Palma Vecchio (c. 1480 – 30 July 1528), born Jacopo Palma, also known as Jacopo Negretti, was a Venetian painter of the Italian High Renaissance. He is called Palma Vecchio in English and Palma il Vecchio in Italian…

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