Holy Family with Saint Anne and Female Head in Profile

Attributed to Donato Creti

Associated Names
Donato Creti

Artist, Bolognese, 1671 - 1749

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.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Eg...(inscribed)

Associated Names

Bibliography

2011

  • Riccòmini, Marco. "In the Shadow of Donato Creti: 'Amico di Donato.'" Master Drawings 49, no. 1 (Spring, 2011): 99, 101 (fig. 13), 112, no. 37 (as "Amico di Donato").

2012

  • Riccòmini, Marco. Donato Creti, Le opere su carta. Catalogo Ragionato. Turin, 2012: 315, no. 93.2 (as "Amico di Donato")(not reproduced).

Watermarks

DM below anchor (cf.Briquet 488)

Wikidata ID

Q64536791

You may be interested in

Loading Results