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Holy Family [recto]. Creator: Donato Creti
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Holy Family [recto]. Creator: Donato Creti
Holy Family [recto]
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Biblical Character Brown Ink Christ Antiphonetes Christ Jesus Creti Donato Cretti Donato Donato Creti Donato Cretti Holy Family Joseph St Mary Virgin Our Lady Of Refuge Saint Joseph Saint Mary St Joseph St Mary Stella Maris The Virgin Mary Virgin Mother Wash
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Donato Creti's Holy Family [recto] is an exquisite pen and brown ink drawing with touches of brown wash on laid paper, showcased in numerous art galleries and centers around the world. This masterpiece, created by the Italian artist in the late Baroque period, depicts the Holy Family in a warm and intimate setting. The image of the Virgin Mary, holding the baby Jesus in her arms, is bathed in a soft, gentle light, while St. Joseph looks on with a loving and protective gaze. The infants, Jesus and his younger brother, are depicted as playful and innocent, adding a sense of joy to the scene. The drawing is a beautiful representation of the biblical story of the Holy Family, as described in the New Testament. The figures are expertly rendered with intricate details, from the folds in Mary's robe to the texture of Jesus' curly hair. The use of brown ink and wash adds depth and dimension to the image, creating a sense of warmth and authenticity. The drawing is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of Italy and the enduring influence of Christianity on Western art. It can be found in the prestigious National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., where it continues to inspire and captivate visitors from around the world. The image of the Holy Family is a universal symbol of love, compassion, and the divine, and Creti's masterful rendering of this biblical scene is a reminder of the power of art to transport us to another time and place.
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