The Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist

The Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist is an unfinished c. 1521 oil on panel religious painting by Rosso Fiorentino, created early in his stay in Volterra. Exhibiting characteristics of Mannerism (late renaissance), the work features elongated figures and exaggerated poses that evoke a sense of spiritual mysticism. Though incomplete, the painting captures an intimate moment within the sacred family, emphasizing emotion and expressive gesture. Currently housed in the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, this piece reflects Fiorentino’s unique style and contributes to the broader tradition of religious art during the Renaissance.