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The Holy Family

Giuseppe Maria Crespi

National Gallery of Art

The image is a detailed red chalk drawing depicting several figures seated against a backdrop of architectural elements. At the center, a woman holds a child on her lap, while another woman leans towards them. A young naked child stands beside the second woman. An elderly bearded man extends his arm towards the child. On the right, two men look towards the central figures while a woman seated at the bottom right holds a bundle of cloth. The figures are dressed in draped garments. The background shows a textured wall, possibly indicating a building or interior space, with a faint window opening or niche visible.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1690
Medium
red chalk over traces of black chalk on three joined pieces of laid paper
Dimensions
3601 × 5023 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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