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Oil on poplar panel depicting the Holy Family.
Tuscany or Umbria, circa 1500-1520.
The Holy Family is the name given to the family formed by Jesus of Nazareth and his parents Mary and Joseph. It symbolizes the virtues of the family for Christians, and can be depicted in the company of St. Elizabeth or St. Anne.
A recurring theme in painting, the cult of the Virgin Mary was not established until 1665.
Wooden lining at rear, with horsehair reinforcements.
Very satisfactory overall condition given its age.
Ref: HCABTA75WO