Holy Family with St Catherine and the Infant St John
- Artist
- Paolo Veronese
- Date
- 1560 - 1561
- Style
- Mannerism
- Genre
- Religious painting
"Holy Family with St Catherine and the Infant St John" by Paolo Veronese exemplifies his mastery as a Venetian religious painting. The composition features the Holy Family alongside saints, rendered with Veronese’s characteristic vibrant colors and naturalist style influenced by Titian. Although early in his career, Veronese was influenced by the Mannerism (late renaissance) style, yet he shifted towards a more naturalistic approach. As a prominent figure among the "great trio" with Titian and Tintoretto, Veronese's work often conveys grandeur similar to his large-scale Fresco projects, emphasizing clarity and harmony in religious narratives.
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