This is a drawing of two figures. One has wings and the other is reclining with an infant. The scene is rendered in a loose, sketchy style with a monochrome color palette of browns using ink wash over pencil or pen lines. The winged figure on the left stands with an outstretched arm, appearing to interact with the reclining figure on the right. The reclining figure holds an infant and looks upwards. The background features minimal detail, suggesting a natural setting with trees and clouds. The drawing conveys movement and interaction between the characters, reminiscent of classical or…
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The Angel Appearing to Hagar and Ishmael

Sebastiano Ricci (Venetian, 1659 - 1734)

1726/1727

Medium
pen and brown ink and brown wash over black and red chalk on laid paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 15.6 x 25.1 cm (6 1/8 x 9 7/8 in.)
Culture
Venetian
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
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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