Canigiani Holy Family (Raphael)
The Canigiani Holy Family or Canigiani Madonna is an oil-on-wood painting by the Italian High Renaissance artist Raphael, executed circa 1507–1508.[1]
| Canigiani Holy Family Sacra Famiglia Canigiani | |
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| Artist | Raphael |
| Year | c. 1507–1508 |
| Medium | Oil on wood |
| Dimensions | 131 cm × 107 cm (52 in × 42 in) |
| Location | Alte Pinakothek, Munich |
It shows mainly (l.t.r.) Elisabeth with baby John the Baptist, Joseph and Mary with infant baby Jesus. These figures of the New Testament maintain eye contact. The oil painting was bought from the painter by the Canigiani family in Florence for their Home altar.[2]
It is part of the permanent collection of the Alte Pinakothek in Munich, Germany.[3]
See also
Notes
References
- Kraus, Nils (23 August 2010). "Top 10 most interesting museums in germany". Tourism Review. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
- Roten, Johann (29 November 2018). "Raphael Madonnas on Stamps". University of Dayton. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
- pinakothek (2022). "HEILIGE FAMILIE CANIGIANI" (in German). Official website
External links
Media related to Sacra Famiglia Canigiani at Wikimedia Commons
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