Italian Artist, Holy Family with Sleeping Saint Joseph, 1610, Oil on Canvas, Framed

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Large 17th-century religious painting. Oil on canvas artwork depicting a splendid Holy Family in a domestic interior. The Madonna is … Read more Large 17th-century religious painting. Oil on canvas artwork depicting a splendid Holy Family in a domestic interior. The Madonna is seated in the center, holding a book, absorbed in reading. The baby Jesus stands before her, clinging affectionately to her mother's hand.

On the right, Saint Joseph is captured in a moment of repose, dozing with his head bowed. Joseph's sleep symbolizes contemplation and trust in God's plan, which often manifests itself in the form of a dream. On the left, a lit candle introduces another symbolic element: Christ is the light of the world. Finally, the basket of white linens glimpsed below is not merely a domestic detail but a reference to the purity of the Virgin. This painting, with its intimate and intimate composition, is of great pictorial quality and can be traced back to the coveted Italian center of the first half of the 17th century.

Scenic 20th-century frame in carved, lacquered, and gilded wood, with some signs of aging. A perfect painting for refined, classical, or contemporary settings, ideal for collectors of early religious paintings. The artwork has already been restored with re-lining, replacement of the stretcher, and re-coloring in small areas. Overall, in good condition. Internal dimensions: H 88 x W 70.5 cm. See less