Menghina Coming from the Garden Meets Cacasenno 1665 - 1747

"Menghina Coming from the Garden Meets Cacasenno" is a red chalk drawing by Italian artist Giuseppe Maria Crespi (1665-1747). This drawing, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a young girl, Menghina, and a young boy, Cacasenno, engaged in a casual encounter. Crespi, known for his realistic depictions of everyday life, captures the moment with meticulous detail. The figures are drawn with a delicate touch, emphasizing the naturalism of their postures and expressions. The composition, focused on the intimate interaction between the two figures, exemplifies Crespi's talent for portraying the everyday life of ordinary people with both sensitivity and accuracy.