Altar mit der Heiligen Familie by Gian Lorenzo Bernini

Altar mit der Heiligen Familie 

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drawing, paper, ink, architecture

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drawing

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baroque

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paper

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ink

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history-painting

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architecture

Copyright: Public Domain

This is Gian Lorenzo Bernini's study for an altar with the Holy Family, a drawing at the Städel Museum. The sepia ink on paper imparts a warm, monochromatic tone, emphasizing the architectural structure. The composition is rigidly symmetrical, organized around a central panel depicting the Holy Family beneath divine light. This panel is flanked by classical columns, crowned with an oval relief of a dove, and surmounted by a cross, all framed within an arched niche. The drawing’s structure presents a dialogue between the earthly and the divine. The rigid architectural elements contrast with the soft, flowing lines that define the figures, suggesting a tension between the permanence of religious institutions and the ethereal nature of faith. The formal clarity of the drawing underscores its function as a blueprint. Yet, it also engages with the broader Baroque aesthetic, seeking to inspire awe and reverence. The ordered arrangement, with its careful balance and hierarchical organization, represents a microcosm of the Baroque world. The drawing conveys meaning through its aesthetic construction, revealing cultural values and the intellectual framework that shaped Bernini's artistic vision.

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