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Hoepli

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The image is a detailed red chalk drawing depicting several figures seated against a backdrop of architectural elements. At the center, a woman holds a child on her lap, while another woman leans towards them. A young naked child stands beside the second woman. An elderly bearded man extends his arm towards the child. On the right, two men look towards the central figures while a woman seated at the bottom right holds a bundle of cloth. The figures are dressed in draped garments. The background shows a textured wall, possibly indicating a building or interior space, with a faint window opening or niche visible.
Giuseppe Maria Crespi, The Holy Family, c. 1690, red chalk over traces of black chalk on three joined pieces of laid paper, Gift of Jeffrey E. Horvitz, 2008.117.2

The Holy Family

Giuseppe Maria Crespi · c. 1690 · red chalk over traces of black chalk on three joined pieces of laid paper ·  Accession ID  2008.117.2