The Christ Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist and Angels

Frans Snyders

Created:
Movement:
unknown
Baroque
key Notes:
Divine Infancy, Angelic Companionship
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Dimensions:
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"The Christ Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist and Angels," painted by Frans Snyders in the early 17th century, exemplifies the Baroque style through its dynamic composition and vibrant use of color. The work reflects Snyders' collaboration with other artists, particularly Peter Paul Rubens, and underscores the thematic interplay of religious devotion and the celebration of childhood within the context of Flemish art.

Description of the work:

Frans Snyders' painting "The Christ Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist and Angels" features a tender composition in which the Christ Child is depicted at the center, cradled in a soft, luminous light, surrounded by the infant Saint John the Baptist and two angels. The work is characterized by Snyders' masterful use of color and texture, with rich, warm tones that enhance the figures' expressions and the delicate drapery of their garments, creating a harmonious and serene atmosphere.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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The Christ Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist and Angels