Unknown – The Holy Family with St. John the Baptist (La sagrada familia con San Juan Bautista) Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

The composition presents a devotional grouping centered around a maternal figure, flanked by two male figures and accompanied by a child. The central woman is positioned slightly forward, her gaze directed outward with a serene expression. A radiant halo emanates from her head, suggesting a divine or sanctified status. She cradles an infant in her arms, who appears to be reaching towards another young boy standing beside them.
To the left of the maternal figure stands a bearded man, his face partially obscured and turned slightly away from the viewer. He wears a red robe draped over a cream-colored undergarment, and a golden halo encircles his head, indicating his own elevated spiritual position. The third male figure, positioned to the right, is a young boy dressed in yellow garments. His arm is raised, as if gesturing or offering something towards the infant held by the central woman. A faint halo also surrounds his head.
The figures are arranged within a shallow space, with a dark background that emphasizes their forms and creates a sense of depth. The artist employed a muted color palette dominated by reds, blues, greens, and creams, contributing to a somber yet reverent atmosphere. Light falls primarily on the faces and upper bodies of the figures, highlighting their expressions and creating a focal point around the maternal figure and her child.
Subtleties in posture and gesture suggest complex relationships between the individuals depicted. The reaching hand of the infant towards the young boy implies a connection or interaction, possibly symbolic of future events or spiritual lineage. The averted gaze of the bearded man could indicate humility, contemplation, or perhaps a deliberate avoidance of direct engagement with the viewer.
The overall effect is one of quiet devotion and familial piety, likely intended to inspire reverence and contemplation in the observer. The presence of halos around each figure reinforces their sanctity and elevates the scene beyond the mundane, suggesting a narrative rooted in religious tradition.