The Holy Family with the Infant Baptist 1527 - 1585

"The Holy Family with the Infant Baptist" is a drawing created by Luca Cambiaso between 1527 and 1585. This pen-and-ink drawing, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a scene with the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, who is receiving a blessing from John the Baptist. The drawing is a study for a larger painting. Cambiaso was a prominent Italian artist known for his work in the Mannerist style, which emphasized elongated figures, dramatic compositions, and a focus on the emotional and psychological aspects of the subject matter. This drawing showcases Cambiaso's refined skill in capturing the human form and conveying a sense of tenderness and devotion within the Holy Family.