Holy Family with the Infant Saint John
- Artist
- Bartolome Esteban Murillo
- Date
- 1655
- Style
- Baroque
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de La Habana
The Religious painting titled "Holy Family with the Infant Saint John" exemplifies the dynamic qualities of the Baroque style, characterized by dramatic lighting and emotional intensity. The composition depicts the Holy Family—Mary, Joseph, and the infant John the Baptist—united in a moment of tender interaction. The artist masterfully employs light and shadow to create a sense of depth and movement, typical of Baroque religious works. This painting not only conveys religious devotion but also demonstrates the artist's skill in capturing human emotion and divine grace.
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