The Holy Family with the Parrot by Peter Paul Rubens. A rich Baroque oil painting of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child, with Saint Joseph looking on from the shadows and a colorful parrot perched to the left.

The Holy Family with the Parrot

Peter Paul Rubens

1614 · Oil Paint, Panel

A vibrant and tender Baroque masterpiece by Peter Paul Rubens, featuring the Holy Family accompanied by a symbolic parrot.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Created around 1614, this oil on panel work by Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens is a stunning example of his signature style, characterized by luminous flesh tones and a bold, saturated palette. The composition depicts Mary and the Christ child in an intimate moment, while a blue-and-yellow parrot—often used in the 17th century as a symbol for the Immaculate Conception—perches elegantly on the periphery.

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