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The Marriage of Saint Catherine

Attributed to Francesco Vanni

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a drawing of two figures and a baby. The focus is on the upper half of a woman holding the baby on her lap. The woman looks down at the child. She has softly drawn facial features and wears a headscarf. The baby is unclothed and held securely. Another figure is present, partially covered by a robe and also wearing a headscarf, looking towards the woman and child. Only facial outlines and one hand are visible. The background has a faint texture, with a basket-like object at the bottom. The drawing uses soft tones and shading, giving it an ethereal quality.

Artwork Details

Medium
red and black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
3054 × 4107 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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