() Madonna and Child, Angels and St. Joseph, 16th century 104X78 cm in frame 124X99 Oil on panel The present painting depicting the Holy Family and the two angels reflects an iconography that was widespread in the 16th century in both the various Italian and foreign schools of painting. The painting can be placed in the second half of the 1500s and probably around 1570/80. It is to be considered historically interesting in that it is representative of the Flemish stylistic milieu that crossed Spain and Portugal and spread to culminate in some disciples of the Neapolitan school. In particular, the painting seems to be closely connected, in composition and style, with the activity of Spanish painting workshops, and more specifically of Palma de Mallorca. Flemish influences in such workshops appear as early as the second half of the 15th century and remain active until the end of the 16th century, a period of which our work is representative. Indeed, it is conspicuous historical evidence of that moment of convergence of the Hispano-Flemish letio with that of Europe in general and with the Neapolitan school in particular, which had already shown prodromes as early as the second half of the 15th century with Colantonio. Of particular interest is the iconography of the child who seems to soar from the pictorial composition manifesting joy and affection toward his mother. An iconography often and especially found in the Catalan school. ASOR Studio.