Who created "The Holy Family on the Steps"?

The Holy Family on the Steps was created by Follower of Nicolas Poussin in 1648.

What medium is "The Holy Family on the Steps"?

The Holy Family on the Steps is oil on canvas.

Is "The Holy Family on the Steps" in the public domain?

Yes, The Holy Family on the Steps is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Holy Family on the Steps

Follower of Nicolas Poussin

1648

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

overall: 68.7 x 97.8 cm (27 1/16 x 38 1/2 in.) framed: 89.7 x 118.4 x 6.4 cm (35 5/16 x 46 5/8 x 2 1/2 in.)

Classification

Painting

Department

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Samuel H. Kress Collection

Accession Number

1952.5.49

Art Historical Context

Behold *The Holy Family on the Steps*, a serene 17th-century oil on painting (68.7 x 97.8 cm) attributed to a follower of Nicolas Poussin and dated 1648. work captures a tender biblical scene, evoking the quiet devotion of the Virgin Mary, Christ Child, and Saint Joseph, likely rendered with the poised elegance characteristic of Poussin's circle. Oil on canvas was the premier medium of the Baroque era, prized for its luminous glazes and intricate details that bring spiritual narratives to life. Nicolas Poussin, the French master of classicism, profoundly influenced this artist through his bal...

The Holy Family on the Steps

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