Focus on The Holy Family (Doxaras) and explore the Description.
The painter chose to use oil paint on canvas. The height of the work is  70.1 cm (27.6 in.) and the width is 58.9 cm (23.2 in.).  The traditional holy family is depicted Joseph, the Virgin Mary, the Christ Child, and John the Baptist appear with two angels.  The painter utilized the chiaroscuro technique.  The central figures are illuminated while Joseph observes the children playing from the middle ground.  Two angelic children appear from the clouds.  They are part of the illuminated group of subjects.  John the Baptist's face is brighter than the rest of his body.  All four child-like figures relay innocence.  The artist had a firm understanding of light and shadow.  Dark blue is the dominant color of the work.  The Madonna figure sits on a wooden crate her expression is charismatic and innocent while she watches the children play.  The figure exposes similarities to several of Manetti's works.  She is glowing with joy as a gold scarf rests over her head.  The Christ Child rests on a holy shroud.  He peers at his cousin John the Baptist while they touch hands.  His child-like innocence is revealed in his small face.  Doxaras mastered flesh tones.  The Christ Child features yellowish pink or pinkish cream coloration.  He has blonde hair.  His stomach and legs are clearly accentuated with shadows.  His belly button is also visible.  The child John the Baptist holds his traditional staff wrapped with a scroll.  His face relays the same innocent charm as the Christ Child.  To our right, behind the two angels, mountains appear in the background.
Joseph Manetti Christ Child John the Baptist chiaroscuro Virgin Mary