The Holy Family Appearing in a Vision to St Gaetano 1736

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo's "The Holy Family Appearing in a Vision to St Gaetano" (1736) depicts a mystical encounter between Saint Gaetano and the Holy Family. The composition features a dramatic use of light and shadow, characteristic of the Rococo period. The Holy Family, composed of the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, and the Christ child, appears enveloped in a divine light, while Saint Gaetano kneels below, awestruck by the vision. The work exemplifies Tiepolo's mastery of illusionistic perspective and his skill in capturing the divine and earthly realms in harmonious balance. It is a prime example of the artist's dramatic style and his enduring popularity among art lovers.