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Holy Family with the Infant St. John the Baptist (recto); large-scale cropped sketches
Holy Family with the Infant St. John the Baptist (recto); large-scale cropped sketches of draperies and legs (verso), 1590-92
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Arm Raised Brush And Brown Wash Christ Jesus Father Fatherhood Four People Halo Highlighted With White Gouache Holy Family John St John The Baptist John The Baptist St Joseph St Mary Virgin Over Black Chalk Pen And Brown Ink Saint John Saint John The Baptist Saint Joseph Saint Mary St John St John Baptist St John The Baptist St Joseph St Mary Stella Maris The Virgin Mary Virgin Mother Gouache Gregorio Infancy Infant Mado Mother Of God Pagani Pen And Ink Drawing
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Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 10.6cm x 15cm (4.2" x 5.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This 16th-century print, titled "Holy Family with the Infant St. John the Baptist" is a masterpiece by Gregorio Pagani that beautifully captures the essence of family and faith. The image showcases four central figures: Mary, Joseph, Jesus Christ, and John the Baptist. In this artwork, Pagani skillfully depicts the tender bond between mother and child as Mary cradles baby Jesus in her arms. Joseph stands beside them, his protective presence evident in his gentle gaze towards his family. The infant St. John the Baptist completes this holy gathering with an innocent expression on his face. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in every stroke of black chalk verso and pen-and-ink drawing used to create this piece. The use of gouache adds vibrant color to highlight certain aspects such as halos and draperies. Pagani's portrayal not only celebrates religious iconography but also emphasizes familial love and unity. Through their gestures and expressions, each figure conveys devotion and reverence for one another. Displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this print serves as a testament to both artistic skill and spiritual significance. It reminds us of the timeless themes of parenthood, faith, and divine grace that continue to resonate across centuries.
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