Les portraits de famille vénitiens au 16e siècle : du profane au religieux
The 16th century was a time of change where the family decreases and becomes an ideal projection, symbolizing the dynastic aspirations and prestige to the Venetian families. Meanwhile, in religious iconography the Holy Family stands out as ideal iconographic motif, around a brief family unit constituted by Mary, Joseph and Jesus. The family and the Holy Family became prime subject in painting, and especially in Venetian artistic production. The visual promotion of the women is common point between these representations, aspect rather surprising if we think of the society and the catholic religion, which are highly patriarchal. This work is interested in this feminine position and what can be deduct from it, and lean on a corpus of Venetian works of the 16th century.
Art history Venice 16th century Family portrait Holy Family Woman