The Holy Family with Mary Magdalene and the infant saint John 1520

"The Holy Family with Mary Magdalene and the Infant Saint John" is a 1520 painting by Palma Vecchio, one of the most important Venetian artists of the High Renaissance. The painting, now located in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy, shows the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus in her arms. To the right of Mary, an infant Saint John kneels down holding a lamb, and to the left is Mary Magdalene holding an alabaster jar, symbolizing her devotion to Christ. This painting, known for its soft colors and elegant figures, exemplifies the artist's interest in portraying religious subjects with an emphasis on beauty and grace.