Holy Family with a Shepherd
Battista DossiPortrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1548)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- Italian
- Lifespan
- 1490–1548
About the artwork
"Holy Family with a Shepherd" is an artwork by Battista Dossi. Background on Religion: Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion. Buddhist painting, Hindu devotional imagery, and Islamic calligraphy and ornament each have conventions of their own. It is listed in the Religion collection. The image is in portrait orientation.
"Holy Family with a Shepherd" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Religious subjects rely on symbolism, gesture, and layered painterly drama, so they tend to read best in calm and composed interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Italian, 1490–1548
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