The Holy Family with the Infant Baptist

Art Historical Context

In the intimate drawing *The Holy Family with the Baptist*, Girolamoiciolante da Sermon captures a tender moment from Christian iconography: the Virgin Mary cradling the Christ Child, accompanied by the young Saint John the Baptist and Saint Joseph. Created during the artist's active years (c. 1521–1575), this work exemplifies the Mannerist style prevalent in mid-16th-century Italy where Siciolante from Sermoneta near Rome, drew inspiration from masters like Raphael and Parmigianino His elegant figures, with their graceful poses and emotional expressiveness, reflect the era's shift from High R...