The Holy Family with Saint Anne and the Young Baptist and His Parents
The Met
Artist: Jacob Jordaens(Flemish, Antwerp 1593–1678 Antwerp)
Date: early 1620s and 1650s
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 66 7/8 x 59 in. (169.9 x 149.9 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, 1871
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A central woman holds an infant, five figures, a lamb, and a nude baby
Detailed Description
A gathering of seven figures, including two infants, is set against a dark, indistinct background. In the center, a woman with dark hair, wearing a red cloak over a dark garment and a white head covering, holds a fair-haired baby dressed in a white tunic, exposing his lower body. The baby looks down and slightly to the left. To the left of this central pair, another fair-haired baby, completely nude, sits astride a light brown lamb. This baby extends his right hand towards the first baby's hand. Behind the lamb, a woman in a dark blue cloak and head covering looks towards the babies. To her left, an older man with a white beard and a golden cloak looks towards the babies, his hand near his chin. Behind him, a younger woman with dark hair looks on. To the right of the central woman, an older man with a long white beard and dark clothing rests his chin on his hand, looking down. In the upper right background, a large, light brown woven basket is visible. In the lower foreground, a dark, round vessel with a small, light-colored object inside sits on a dark surface. Below this, a decorative cartouche with two small, pale, cherubic heads on either side displays the inscription: "RADIX SANTA ET RAM. 9. Iohn. 11-12." The overall palette is rich with deep reds, blues, and browns, contrasted by the pale skin tones of the babies and the white garments.
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