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A Family Addressed by Angels

John Flaxman

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch showing two figures seated closely together. Both figures are depicted from the waist up. One figure is leaning back slightly, while the other is sitting upright and looking upwards. Facial features are minimal, with simplified outlines of their heads and no detailed expressions. The hairstyles are not distinct. The clothing is flowing, possibly robes, shown with simple lines and shapes. There are no visible jewelry or objects. In the background, there are three abstract figures above the seated pair, suggesting additional characters with minimal detail. The sketch is on a plain sheet of paper without a detailed background, maintaining a simplistic appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th/early 19th century
Medium
graphite on laid paper (back of a letter)
Dimensions
3129 × 3503 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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