Holy Family: the Virgin seated on the ground feeding the Holy Child standing by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Holy Family: the Virgin seated on the ground feeding the Holy Child standing 

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facial expression drawing

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expressing emotion

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pencil sketch

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portrait reference

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strong emotion

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face expression

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limited contrast and shading

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christianity

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portrait drawing

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This etching, "Holy Family: the Virgin seated on the ground feeding the Holy Child standing," is by Italian architect and artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi, known for his dramatic depictions of Roman antiquities. The image depicts a traditional depiction of the Holy Family, with the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus, but in a classical, rather than Renaissance, style. The figures are rendered with a sense of naturalism and detail, demonstrating Piranesi's skill with the etching needle and his artistic range.

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