1824
oil
panel
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
Landscape with the Repose of the Holy Family is a 1824 oil by Samuel Palmer, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting depicts a serene scene of the Holy Family in a landscape. The Virgin Mary is seated on the ground, cradling the infant Jesus in her arms. Joseph is standing beside her, looking down at the child. The family is surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a few buildings visible in the distance. The sky above is a soft, pale blue. The painting's use of warm colors and gentle lighting creates a sense of peace and tranquility. The brushstrokes are soft and delicate, adding to the overall sense of calm. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, you can look up Samuel Palmer.
Samuel Palmer Hon.RE (Hon. Fellow of the Society of Painter-Etchers) (27 January 1805 – 24 May 1881) was a British landscape painter, etcher and printmaker. He was also a prolific writer. Palmer was a key figure in…
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