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The Holy Family, 1515-1615. Creators: Workshop of Joos van Cleve, Unknown
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The Holy Family, 1515-1615. Creators: Workshop of Joos van Cleve, Unknown
The Holy Family, 1515-1615
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This exquisite 16th-century oil painting, titled "The Holy Family," is a masterpiece from the Workshop of Joos van Cleve, an influential artist of the Northern Renaissance in Europe. The composition showcases the Holy Family - the Virgin Mary, infant Jesus, and Saint Joseph - in a warm and intimate setting. Mary tenderly cradles Jesus, who lies down on a bed of straw, while Joseph looks on with a protective and loving gaze. The background is filled with curious onlookers, including two boys and a girl, who seem to be in awe of the divine scene. The painting's rich colors and intricate details reveal the skillful brushwork of the artist. Mary wears a blue robe and a red mantle, while Joseph is dressed in brown and wears a white tunic. The infant Jesus is swaddled in white cloth and lies on a bed of straw. The painting's title, "The Holy Family," is often associated with the Antiphonetes, a Marian title meaning "the one who brings help," and the painting may have been inspired by the iconography of Our Lady of Folgoet, Our Lady of Mariazell, or Our Lady of Refuge. The painting's provenance is uncertain, but it is currently housed in the National Gallery of Denmark in Copenhagen. The image of the Holy Family has been a cherished subject in Christian art for centuries, and this painting is a beautiful reminder of the deep spiritual connection between the divine and the human experience.
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