This is a drawing of a group of figures in various poses. The artist uses quick, gestural strokes to depict movement and interaction among the figures. The background consists of abstract lines and shapes.
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Biblical Scene [verso]

Sebastiano Ricci (Venetian, 1659 - 1734)

1720/1730

Medium
graphite on laid paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 28.3 x 18.2 cm (11 1/8 x 7 3/16 in.)
Culture
Venetian
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Gift of Mrs. Rudolf J. Heinemann, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art
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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