The artwork, “Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist,” was created by Orazio Gentileschi in 1608. It belongs to the Mannerism (Late Renaissance) art movement and is categorized as a religious painting.
The artwork depicts a tender and intimate moment within the Holy Family comprising the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, the baby Jesus, and the young Saint John the Baptist. The Virgin Mary is seated with the infant Jesus on her lap, who is reaching out towards Saint John the Baptist, a young child kneeling before them. Saint Joseph is positioned behind Mary, watching the interaction with a gentle and calm demeanor. The surrounding landscape exhibits the natural beauty and serenity typical of the period’s artistic style, with a cloud-streaked sky and distant, rolling hills. The painting is rich in detail, with soft yet vivid colors that evoke a sense of warmth and piety, capturing the essence of familial devotion and spiritual significance.
