Holy Family With The Infant Saint John The Baptist, Saint Elizabeth And Angels
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Josefa De Ayala's Holy Family With The Infant Saint John The Baptist, Saint Elizabeth And Angels into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Josefa de Ayala's Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist, Saint Elizabeth and Angels is a luminous Baroque masterpiece that radiates spiritual warmth and familial tenderness. Painted in 17th-century Portugal, this work exemplifies Ayala's distinctive fusion of Flemish precision (learned from her father Baltasar Gomes Figueira) with the emotive dynamism of Spanish Counter-Reformation art. The composition centers on the Virgin Mary cradling Christ Child while young John the Baptist kneels in adoration - a rare grouping that includes Saint Elizabeth and hovering angels, creating a celestial domesticity. Ayala's subtle play of light on silk drapery and the figures' softly modeled faces reveal her mastery of clair-obscur, positioning her among the foremost female painters of the Iberian Peninsula. As one of only about 15 surviving works by this pioneering woman artist, it holds particular significance in art historical narratives challenging male-dominated guild systems.
For contemporary interiors, this painting's balanced composition (typical dimensions around 120x90cm) makes it ideal for above a fireplace or as a dining room focal point. Its earthy ochres and carmine accents pair beautifully with walnut wood furniture or terracotta-toned walls in Mediterranean-style spaces. In offices, choose gilded Baroque frames to echo the artwork's sacred grandeur, or opt for minimalist black frames for unexpected contrast in modern settings. The circular arrangement of figures guides eye movement, so position it at eye level (around 145-150cm from floor) in rooms with high ceilings. For color coordination, pull the Virgin's ultramarine mantle into throw pillows or Venetian plaster walls, while the angels' golden halos complement brass lighting fixtures. Scale reproductions thoughtfully - a museum-quality print up to 100cm wide maintains detail integrity for close viewing.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
