Holy Family

Holy Family by Fra Bartolomeo
Artist
Fra Bartolomeo
Date
c.1490 ; Florence , Italy
Style
High renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
Location
Alte Pinakothek
Fra Bartolomeo's Holy Family exemplifies his mastery in religious painting within the High renaissance tradition. Created using oil on panel, this artwork depicts the serene, static grouping of the Virgin, Child, and Saint Joseph, reflecting Bartolomeo’s focus on devotional subjects. Having trained with Cosimo Rosselli and influenced by Savonarola, Bartolomeo’s work is characterized by its spiritual gravity and restrained composition. His contribution to Renaissance art remains significant, blending Florence’s artistic heritage with a contemplative depth that defines his Holy Family.

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