The Holy Family with the Infant Saint John 1500 - 1510

"The Holy Family with the Infant Saint John" is a drawing by Giovanni Antonio da Brescia, created between 1500 and 1510. The drawing depicts the Virgin Mary seated with the Christ Child in her arms, while Saint Joseph stands behind her and Saint John the Baptist, holding a reed, is kneeling on the ground. The figures are depicted in a realistic and detailed style with an emphasis on their drapery, highlighting the artist's attention to detail and the influence of High Renaissance art in his hometown of Brescia. The drawing is currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago.