The Holy Family with Angels

Sebastiano Ricci

Created:
Movement:
1705
Rococo
key Notes:
Baroque dynamism, celestial harmony
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Dimensions:
50 x 45 1/2 in. (127 x 115.6 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

"The Holy Family with Angels," painted by Sebastiano Ricci in 1705, depicts the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and the Christ Child surrounded by cherubic figures, showcasing Ricci's characteristic use of vibrant colors and dynamic composition. The work reflects the Baroque style's emphasis on emotional expression and divine themes, although specific details regarding its commission or original location remain unknown.

Description of the work:

"The Holy Family with Angels" by Sebastiano Ricci, created in 1705, features a dynamic composition characterized by the gentle interaction between the figures of the Holy Family and the surrounding angels, rendered in soft, luminous colors typical of the artist's Baroque style. The use of light and shadow enhances the three-dimensionality of the figures, while the flowing drapery and expressive gestures convey a sense of warmth and divine presence.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Holy Family with Angels