The Return of the Holy Family to Nazareth

Nicolas Poussin’s “The Return of the Holy Family to Nazareth” was painted around c. 1627. It depicts the biblical journey back to Nazareth. The scene is quiet, reflecting Poussin’s classical style.

The artwork is oil on canvas, typical for Poussin’s time. His use of color is restrained, favoring line and form. The painting is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s collection.

Poussin spent most of his career in Rome, despite his French nationality. He returned to Paris briefly as First Painter to the King before resuming his work in Rome.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio, https://clevelandart.org/art/1953.156

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