The Madonna and Child at Left, with a File of Angels

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a man leading a donkey across a rocky landscape. Tall trees with dense foliage provide a backdrop. Additional figures in flowing robes are on the left. Birds are flying in the sky above, with clouds framing the upper portion of the image. The drawing is detailed with a linear style and cross-hatching emphasizing contours and textures.