Holy Family with Saint Anne and Female Head in Profile

Attributed to Donato Creti

National Gallery of Art

The drawing depicts four figures sitting closely together, with only the upper half of their bodies visible. In the center, a woman is holding a small child on her lap. To the left, another figure is seated, facing inward. On the right, a standing figure looks over the others. All figures are draped in flowing garments. The drawing is executed in a delicate, lined sketch style with minimal detail, set against a plain background.