

The Holy Family with Saint John by Cosimo Mogalli depicts a dark-toned scene with four people. The figures are centered; the composition shows a woman in a dress with a halo looking down. To her right is a man with a beard and a hat; he is leaning on something. On the left, one child sits on the floor, looking up, and another child stands beside the woman. The child on the left appears to be nude; the other child also appears to be nude and seems to be reaching for something or someone. The woman's clothing includes a long dress with folds and creases. The background is dark and includes lines suggesting texture. The color scheme is mostly dark with little to no light areas, indicating shadows. The people are arranged in a close group. The scene has a serious and focused mood.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 706 × 893 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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