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Monsignor Giovanni Battista Sartori-Canova

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The image features a sketch of four figures surrounding a seated woman. The woman is on the left, looking upwards, with gentle facial features and long hair under a draped head covering. To her right, a man reclines, holding a child with shoulder-length hair. The child is resting in the man's arms, with only the head and upper body visible. On the far left, a young standing figure leans in. The figures are wearing flowing robes, and there is a simplistic hat in the foreground. The background depicts a minimalist mountainous or rocky landscape.
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, The Holy Family, 1754/1762, pen and brown ink with gray-brown wash on cream laid paper, Wolfgang Ratjen Collection, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2007.111.42

The Holy Family

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo · 1754/1762 · pen and brown ink with gray-brown wash on cream laid paper ·  Accession ID  2007.111.42

The image shows a group of figures, both human and a cow, in a rural setting. One person is seated, holding a child, with most of their body shown. Another figure is leaning on a staff, facing downward, with short wavy hair and simple clothing. A third figure stands behind them. A cow with horns is on the left. The scene is sketched in brown ink wash, depicting a barn-like environment with few details.
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1735/1740, pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk on laid paper (backed with eighteenth century paper), Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1982.39.1

The Adoration of the Shepherds

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo · 1735/1740 · pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk on laid paper (backed with eighteenth century paper) ·  Accession ID  1982.39.1