Unknown Artist - Holy Family

The Holy Family refers to the composition of Jesus' family. The traditional iconography of the Holy Families, which began to appear in Italian art as an independent subject in the second half of the 15th century, features the central nucleus of the Child Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. The various variations of this iconographic model depend on the inclusion of additional figures who are related to Jesus, such as Saint Anne, mother of Mary, or the young Saint John, often included with a prophetic function of Christ's Passion.

As we can see in this bas-relief, the sculptor pursues a completely naturalistic rendering, which he achieves through his remarkable technique. The artist manages to emphasize the subject's volumes, creating a balanced relationship within the work. The details are highly precise, with a certain idealization. The plasticity is very pronounced in both the anatomical renderings and the architectural structures. The artist's sculptural technique is characterized by a striking use of color in the strong contrast between solids and voids, between light and dark. The figures thus appear truly concrete and create their own space within the work. The whole is constructed on orderly and rational lines, in an overall concept of harmony and balance of the parts.

The artist behind this work stands out for his classical and traditional conception of art, which informs his extraordinary sculptural technique. His bas-reliefs are characterized by an exceptional naturalistic rendering and a composition based on principles of harmony and balance.

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