Holy Family with Elizabeth and Child John the Baptist by Jacob Jordaens

Holy Family with Elizabeth and Child John the Baptist 1615

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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium

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possibly oil pastel

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oil painting

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child

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acrylic on canvas

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portrait head and shoulder

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underpainting

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animal portrait

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christianity

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mythology

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animal drawing portrait

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facial portrait

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portrait art

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virgin-mary

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christ

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digital portrait

Jacob Jordaens' "Holy Family with Elizabeth and Child John the Baptist" (1615) is a vibrant depiction of the Virgin Mary, the infant Jesus, Saint Elizabeth, and John the Baptist. The painting is a masterpiece of Flemish Baroque style, with its rich colors, dramatic lighting, and expressive figures. The composition is balanced and harmonious, with the figures arranged in a pyramid shape that draws the viewer's eye to the center. Jordaens was known for his mastery of depicting light, which adds a sense of depth and realism to the work. The painting is currently on display at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels.

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