The Holy Family with Saint John the Baptist
ca. 1627
Nicolas Poussin brings a chaotic, playful energy to this classic religious scene, filling the sky and trees with a mischievous squad of chubby cherubs. While Mary and Joseph sit quietly in the foreground—Joseph even trying to read a book amidst the commotion—these little angels are busy climbing branches, tossing fruit, and playing flutes. Painted around 1627 during the Baroque period, it shows Poussin's early mastery of blending serene holy figures with a lively, almost overwhelming natural world.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
Location: Louvre Museum, Paris
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