The Holy Family with Saint Philip Neri in Adoration, an Angel, and Putti

Giacinto Gimignani

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a classical drawing with multiple figures. A man and a woman with halos are at the center, along with a child. The woman is seated on a cloud, positioning the child, with her face in profile. The man is seated next to her, wearing a robe. The child is standing on the cloud. To the right, a kneeling figure is visible, wearing ornate robes. Surrounding them are cherubs and angels with wings. One angel is flying above, while others are seated or reclining on the clouds. Below, two cherubs hold symbolic items; one holds a bouquet, and the other holds an open book. Clouds fill the background of this celestial scene.