The image is a line drawing showing five figures: three adults, an angel, and two young children. The adults and children are seated in the foreground. The adults wear flowing garments, and their faces are softly rendered. Two of the adults interact with the children. The children appear youthful and innocent. One adult has a prominent forehead and a beard. An angel hovers above them with faintly sketched wings. The background has minimal details of trees and clouds. There are no visible jewelry or objects except for a small cross held by one of the adults. The artwork focuses on the…
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Holy Family with St. Elizabeth, St. John the Baptist, and Two Angels in a Landscape

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

Medium
pen and brown ink with touches of brown wash on laid paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall (approximate): 21.1 x 29.6 cm (8 5/16 x 11 5/8 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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