Holy Family with Young Saint John by Il Sodoma

Holy Family with Young Saint John 1527

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Il Sodoma's "Holy Family with Young Saint John" from 1527 depicts a traditional Christian scene. The Virgin Mary holds the Christ child, while Saint Joseph observes from behind. The young Saint John Baptist, in a brown animal skin, stands before the Virgin, holding a staff with a small cross. The depiction of these figures within a naturalistic, landscape setting is characteristic of High Renaissance art.