The Holy Family with Saint Elizabeth, Saint John, and a Dove

Peter Paul Rubens

Created:
Movement:
1609
Baroque
key Notes:
Baroque dynamism; Familial intimacy
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Dimensions:
26 x 20 1/4 in. (66 x 51.4 cm)
medium:
Oil on oak
Difficulty:
Easy
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The Holy Family with Saint Elizabeth, Saint John, and a Dove

Artist: Peter Paul Rubens

Year: 1609

Medium: Oil on oak

Artistic and Historical Context

Peter Paul Rubens, a prominent figure of the Baroque era, is renowned for his dynamic compositions and vibrant use of color. "The Holy Family with Saint Elizabeth, Saint John, and a Dove" exemplifies Rubens' mastery in depicting religious themes with emotional depth and movement. Created in 1609, this work reflects the artist's ability to convey complex theological narratives through expressive figures and symbolic elements, such as the dove representing the Holy Spirit. Rubens' influence extended beyond his native Flanders, impacting the development of Baroque art across Europe. His works are celebrated for their synthesis of Renaissance ideals with the dramatic intensity characteristic of the Baroque period.

Description of the work:

"The Holy Family with Saint Elizabeth, Saint John, and a Dove" by Peter Paul Rubens, created in 1609, is an oil on oak painting that exemplifies the Baroque style with its dynamic composition and rich color palette. The artwork depicts the intimate gathering of the Holy Family, Saint Elizabeth, and Saint John, symbolized by the presence of a dove, a common representation of the Holy Spirit.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Holy Family with Saint Elizabeth, Saint John, and a Dove