The Holy Family with the Child. Spanish Baroque School. 17th Century

Descriptio Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 189 x 144 cm and 199 x 157 cm. The scene unfolds an image of the Holy Family in an idealized domestic setting, with the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, and the Christ Child in a harmonious and warm triangular composition. The Child, in the center, plays with a skein of yarn, while the white dog in the foreground introduces an affectionate and everyday dimension. Saint Joseph tenderly observes the scene, while the Virgin Mary holds another skein with an expression of serenity and contemplation. The light is distributed softly yet effectively, precisely modeling the faces and hands. The elements of the surroundings—a laundry basket, a spinning wheel, furniture—enrich the narrative character of the scene, presenting an intimate and personal view of the Holy Family. The technique reveals a controlled brushstroke, with particular attention to the texture of the textiles and the restrained expression of the figures. This work reflects the ideals of 17th-century Spanish Baroque painting, which focused on the exaltation of the home as a spiritual space, framed within an aesthetic of sober and emotive naturalism. Dimensions: 189 x 144 cm and 199 x 157 cm.

Estimation:3.500€

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