When was this painting created?

Parmigianino created this work around 1523-1524, during the same period as his celebrated "Self-portrait in a Convex Mirror." The artist was in his early twenties at the time.

What style is this painting?

This work exemplifies Mannerism, a Late Renaissance style characterized by elongated forms and sophisticated elegance. Parmigianino became one of the movement's leading figures through works like this.

Where is this painting now?

This painting is currently held in a private collection. Like many Mannerist sketches and studies, it passed through various collectors over the centuries.

Where to See Holy Family with Shepherds and Angels

This painting by Parmigianino Mannerist study around 1523-1524, during his early twenties. The composition brings together the Holy Family with humble shepherds and heavenly angels, blending the earthly and divine in a single scene. His elegant, elongated figures hint at the distinctive style he would later perfect.

Born Francesco Mazzola in Parma, the artist earned his nickname from his hometown. This sketch dates from the same period as his famous "Self-portrait in a Convex Mirror" (1524) and other religious works exploring flight-to-Egypt themes. The young artist was already developing the refined grace that would make him a leader of Italian Mannerism.

Currently in a private collection, this piece shows Parmigianino's skill in rendering spiritual subjects with technical elegance and emotional warmth.

Holy Family with Shepherds and Angels

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