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The Holy Family and the Family of Saint John the Baptist

by Andrea Mantegna

What is The Holy Family and the Family of Saint John the Baptist? The Holy Family and the Family of Saint John the Baptist is a masterpiece created in an unknown year by Andrea Mantegna. This casein tempera on canvas with gilding is currently housed at the Basilica of Sant'Andrea. Use our interactive viewer below to explore community observations and add your own visual notes.

Detailed view of The Holy Family and the Family of Saint John the Baptist by Andrea Mantegna at Basilica of Sant'Andrea

About the Artwork

A large, richly detailed painting depicting the Holy Family (Mary, Joseph, and the Christ Child) on the left, alongside the family of Saint John the Baptist (Elizabeth, Zacharias, and the infant John) on the right, set in a background filled with lemons.

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