Caritas Romana 

This drawing by Dutch Baroque artist Abraham Bloemaert depicts a scene of *Caritas Romana*, a story from Roman legend. The drawing shows a young woman, likely the Roman matron, feeding her starving father with milk from her breast. The drawing is executed in brown wash and pen, typical of Bloemaert's work, and highlights the artist's skill in depicting the human form. This artwork, a study for a larger composition, showcases Bloemaert's use of classical themes and masterful use of chiaroscuro, a technique that creates depth through light and shadow.