The artwork titled “The Holy Family and the Doge Ranieri” is a religious painting by the Italian artist Tintoretto, a master of the Mannerism (Late Renaissance) art movement. The painting depicts the Holy Family–the Virgin Mary, Baby Jesus, and Saint Joseph–and Doge Ranieri.
In this exquisite artwork, the Virgin Mary is positioned centrally, exuding an aura of serenity. She holds the infant Jesus who is portrayed holding a tablet with a text, possibly a verse or a blessing. Saint Joseph, pictured to the right of Mary, leans gently towards her, creating a harmonious family grouping. An elder figure, potentially a saint, is seen standing behind them, contributing to the spiritual depth of the composition. To the left, Doge Ranieri appears in a humble, reverential pose, with his hands possibly offering or receiving a scroll or book from the infant Jesus. The scene is set against a draped, atmospheric background with warm, earth-toned colors, characteristic of Tintoretto’s dramatic and emotional style. The painting skillfully combines religious reverence with the grandeur of the Mannerist traditions.