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The Holy Family with the Infant John the Baptist
The Infant John embraces a lamb. As an adult he will point out Jesus as “the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world” (John 1:29). Joseph and Mary observe reflectively as Jesus reaches to embrace both John and the lamb.
Artist:
Simon Vouet
Location:
San Francisco -- CA -- Legion of Honor Museum
Subject:
Holy Family
Medium:
Oil on panel
Year:
1626
Country:
France
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