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.
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Holy Family with Saint Anne and Female Head in Profile

Attributed to artist Donato Creti (Bolognese, 1671 - 1749)

Medium
pen and brown ink on laid paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall (approximate): 19.6 x 17.1 cm (7 11/16 x 6 3/4 in.)
Culture
Bolognese
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Gift of Elizabeth Miles Cooke in memory of Hereward Lester Cooke
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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