The Holy Family with the Infant John the Baptist
studio of Francesco Trevisani (Slovenia 1656 – Rome 1746)
Category
Art / Oil paintings
Date
1730 - 1799
Materials
Oil on canvas
Measurements
1168 x 914 mm (46 x 36 in)
Place of origin
Italy
Order this imageCollection
Stourhead, Wiltshire
NT 732140
Summary
Oil painting on canvas, The Holy Family with the Infant John the Baptist, studio of Francesco Trevisani (Slovenia 1656 - Rome 1746). The Madonna sits on the right, wearing her traditional blue robe with a yellow scarf covering her head, holds the Child asleep in her arms. The Infant Saint John kisses Christ's left foot. Saint Joseph stands in the background, holding a book. The infant cousins meet for the first time when they are both in Egypt.
Provenance
Acquired by Sir Richard Colt Hoare, 2nd Bt. (1758–1838), and thence by descent.Given to the National Trust along with the house, its grounds, and the rest of contents by Sir Henry Hugh Arthur Hoare, 6th Bt (1865 – 1947) in 1946.
Credit line
Stourhead, The Hoare Collection (National Trust)
Marks and inscriptions
Verso: In red paint on back of frame and stretcher: M53
Makers and roles
studio of Francesco Trevisani (Slovenia 1656 – Rome 1746), artist after Francesco Trevisani (Slovenia 1656 – Rome 1746), artist