Holy Family under an Oak Tree facts for kids
The Holy Family under an Oak Tree is a famous painting from the Renaissance period. It was painted by the Italian artist Giulio Romano. He likely used a design or sketch made by the even more famous artist, Raphael. This painting is now kept in the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain.
Experts believe the painting was made around the year 1518. This is because its style is similar to other artworks created by Giulio Romano and Raphael around that time. For example, it looks a lot like another painting called La Perla, which is also in the Prado. In the background of the painting, you can see a valley that looks like the River Tiber in Italy. There's also an old ruin on a hill. This ruin might be based on famous ancient Roman buildings like the Basilica of Maxentius or the Baths of Caracalla.
This painting was very popular. Many copies of it were made over the years. You can find these copies in different places around the world. Some are in cities like Pesaro and Bologna in Italy. Others are in museums like the Hermitage Museum in Russia. There's also a copy in the Royal Collection at Hampton Court Palace in England. Another copy, found in Florence, Italy, is called Madonna of the Lizard. It got this name because someone added a small lizard to it later. This version is thought to be painted by Girolamo Siciolante da Sermoneta.
See also
In Spanish: Sagrada Familia del roble para niños
