Title: Holy Family
Artist: 16th Century Italian School, After Rafael Sanzio
Medium: Oil on panel
Dimensions: 33 x 24 cm
Condition Report: Fine craquelure, otherwise in good condition

Description:
A refined 16th-century Italian School interpretation of Raphael’s Holy Family, capturing the grace and harmony characteristic of the Renaissance master’s compositions. The scene presents the Virgin Mary, the Christ Child, and Saint Joseph in a serene interior setting, bathed in soft, natural light. A small window in the background opens toward a tranquil landscape, adding depth and perspective to the composition. The artist’s delicate modeling of figures and balanced arrangement of forms reflect Raphael’s enduring influence on religious art.

About Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino):
Raphael (1483–1520) was one of the most celebrated painters and architects of the Italian High Renaissance. Renowned for his masterful Madonnas and grand frescoes in the Vatican, he embodied the ideals of balance, harmony, and beauty. His School of Athens, painted for Pope Julius II’s private apartments, stands as a defining masterpiece of the Renaissance, showcasing his command of composition and perspective. Raphael’s art achieved a rare synthesis of spiritual depth and humanist ideals, making him one of the most revered figures in Western art history.