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The Holy Family with Saint John the Baptist and Saint Margaret, c. 1495. Creator: Filippino Lippi
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The Holy Family with Saint John the Baptist and Saint Margaret, c. 1495. Creator: Filippino Lippi
The Holy Family with Saint John the Baptist and Saint Margaret, c. 1495. Lippis sophisticated composition gracefully overlaps five figures in a round format. Oliviero Caraffa, Cardinal of Naples, commissioned this work, although Lippi probably painted it in Rome while working for the cardinals family, an example of the widespread taste across Italy for the art of Florence. Meticulously detailed still-life elements on the parapet, thick with symbolic meaning, reflect Lippis interest in northern European painting he would have seen in Florence. Likewise the classical architecture--referring to the pagan world cast off by Christianity--demonstrates his engagement with ancient art and architecture in Rome. Embellished with learned references and made with expensive materials, this painting would have actively inspired religious meditation and demonstrated the patrons courtly, civilized taste
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Filippino Lippi Tempera And Oil On Wood 1457 1504
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The Holy Family with Saint John the Baptist and Saint Margaret, c. 1495
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is a captivating print that showcases Filippino Lippi's sophisticated composition skills. In this artwork commissioned by Oliviero Caraffa, Cardinal of Naples, Lippi seamlessly overlaps five figures within a round format, creating an aesthetically pleasing arrangement. Lippi's attention to detail is evident in the meticulously crafted still-life elements on the parapet. These elements hold symbolic meaning and reflect his interest in northern European painting styles that he would have encountered during his time in Florence. Additionally, the inclusion of classical architecture serves as a reminder of Christianity's rejection of its pagan origins while showcasing Lippi's engagement with ancient art and architecture from Rome. This painting was created using expensive materials and embellished with learned references, making it not only visually stunning but also intellectually stimulating for viewers. It actively inspires religious meditation and demonstrates the refined taste of its patron. The print offered by Heritage Art/Heritage Images allows us to appreciate this masterpiece from afar while capturing every intricate detail. Whether displayed in a gallery or cherished within one's home, "The Holy Family with Saint John the Baptist and Saint Margaret" remains a testament to Lippi's artistic prowess and continues to evoke awe and contemplation among admirers today.
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