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The Infant Jesus and Saint John

Guido Reni

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a pastoral scene involving two young figures in a detailed landscape with lush foliage and trees. In the foreground, a small child stands on a rocky surface, reaching out to another kneeling figure holding a staff adorned with a cross. A sheep grazes on the grass nearby. In the background, additional figures are set against a backdrop of trees. The drawing uses fine lines and hatching to provide texture and dimension in a classic engraving style.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
4279 × 3009 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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