AFTER RAPHAEL SANZIO, CALLED RAPHAEL, ITALIAN (1483-1520)
Holy Family with St Elizabeth and St John the Baptiste (The Madonna del Divino Amore)
oil on canvas
47.2 x 37.5 cm. (18 1/2 x 15 in.)

Raphael is known for his mastery of composition and the use of space to create harmonious and balanced arrangements. In this painting, he arranges the figures in a way that is both intimate and serene, focusing on the emotional bond between the characters.

A 19th Century copy after a larger painting on panel by Raphal dating to 1516-18, and housed in the Museo e Gallerie Nazionali di Capodimonte, Naples (No. 146.).

Provenance
Private Collection, UK