About the Artwork
Title: The Holy Family
Artist: Joseph Paelinck
Date: c. 1820
Collection: Getty Museum, Los Angeles
In this tender Neoclassical work, Joseph Paelinck presents a quiet moment of familial affection within the Holy Family. The Virgin Mary and her mother, Saint Anne, hold the Christ Child in their arms, while Saint Joseph stands nearby in reverent watchfulness. Their gentle gestures and serene expressions reveal a love that is both deeply human and profoundly divine.
Paelinck’s careful composition draws the viewer into the heart of this sacred encounter. Draped fabric encloses the scene, directing attention to the figures and heightening the sense of intimacy. The soft light, graceful folds, and calm balance of the figures reflect the artist’s devotion to harmony and his admiration for the purity of form found in Jacques-Louis David’s Neoclassical style.
Spiritual Reflection
This painting invites us to contemplate the quiet holiness of family life. Within their simplicity and affection, the Holy Family becomes a reflection of divine love dwelling among us. As we gaze upon this scene, we are reminded that God’s grace is most often revealed in the gentle bonds of care, patience, and trust.
“He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them; and his mother kept all these things in her heart.”
Luke 2:51
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Product Details
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