Processing
"Retouch" oil-on-board pictography, following methods and recipes typical of Renaissance workshops. Processed with Maimeri and Winsor & Newton colours. The details are executed with the aid of a special magnifying glass in order to accurately recreate every smallest detail. The frame, made of solid wood with carvings, is prepared with red bole and gilded with gold leaf. The photo frame may vary depending on availability at the time. Aged wooden board prepared with a mix of plaster and natural glue applied in 3 successive coats. Picture size: ø 50 cm. Framed size: ø 65 cm.
History
The composition of the Holy Family was carefully calibrated by Raphael: the centrepiece is the palm tree, symbol of martyrdom, whose position is, not surprisingly, between Jesus and Mary. We then find an extraordinary botanical description of the tree, an astonishing correctness given the rarity of such plants in Italy at the time. The lively interaction between the characters, the description of the grasses in the foreground and the aerial perspective of the landscape recall the example of Leonardo da Vinci, so vivid during Sanzio's stay in Florence. The colour, on the other hand, already has the density and richness typical of the artist's mature works.
Raffaello Sanzio, Holy Family with the Palm (RETOUCH)