The Holy Family 1561

paoloveronese

Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA), Santa Barbara, CA, US

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

underpainting

christianity

mythology

portrait drawing

facial portrait

portrait art

christ

digital portrait

Paolo Veronese's "The Holy Family" (1561) is a Renaissance oil painting that depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the infant Jesus, while Saint Joseph and an angel look on. The painting showcases Veronese's mastery of color and composition, with the figures rendered in vibrant hues and their arrangement creating a sense of intimacy. The piece is currently on display at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art.