Holy Family with Saint Anne and Female Head in Profile 

This pen drawing by Italian Baroque artist Donato Creti, depicts the Holy Family with Saint Anne. The work is a study for a larger composition, demonstrating the artist’s careful attention to detail and skillful use of line. Saint Anne, Mary’s mother, is shown looking down at the infant Christ, with Joseph seated behind her. The composition is balanced and graceful, highlighting the intimacy of the familial bond. The use of hatching and crosshatching creates a sense of depth and volume, further enhancing the realism of the figures.