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485 - The Holy Family with the Child. Spanish Baroque School. 17th…
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Estimate €2,500 - €4,500
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The Holy Family with the Child. Spanish Baroque School. 17th century Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 189 x 144 cm and 199 x 157 cm. The scene depicts the Holy Family in an idealised domestic setting, with the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph and the Christ Child arranged in a harmonious and warm triangular composition. The Child, in the centre, plays with a skein of yarn, whilst the white dog in the foreground lends an affectionate and everyday touch. Saint Joseph tenderly observes the scene, whilst the Virgin Mary holds another skein, her expression one of serenity and contemplation. The light is distributed softly yet effectively, precisely highlighting 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.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION – FINE ART, OLD MASTERS AND JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/15/2026 at 3:00 PM
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