The Holy Family 1712 - 1737

"The Holy Family" by Giovanni Battista Tagliasacchi (1697-1737) is an oil painting depicting the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus. The scene, likely inspired by Caravaggio's iconic "The Holy Family", is characterized by the use of soft light and naturalistic detail. The sleeping Jesus, positioned in the center, is a focal point, while Joseph observes from the left. The work, now in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, is an example of the Baroque style prevalent in 18th-century Italian art.