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Madonna and Child with Saints John and Joseph [recto]

Italian 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sketch depicts four figures: an adult with smooth flowing hair, two children - one lying in the adult's lap with curly hair and the other standing nearby with curly hair, and another adult reclining on a surface with curly hair. The adults have calm expressions and the background is minimally detailed. The sketch uses a single color pencil and focuses on line and form rather than detailed textures or shading.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
red chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
3244 × 4538 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette