Charity in the Funerary Monument of Maria Christina of Austria c. 1805
domenicomarchetti
pencil drawn
amateur sketch
light pencil work
pencil sketch
charcoal drawing
portrait reference
pencil drawing
portrait drawing
pencil work
graphite
"Charity in the Funerary Monument of Maria Christina of Austria" is an engraving by Domenico Marchetti, created around 1805. The artwork depicts a group of three figures, a woman standing tall and draped in flowing robes, a man kneeling and leaning on a staff, and a child holding flowers. The figures are rendered in a classical style, with precise details and a sense of serenity. This artwork is a testament to Marchetti’s mastery of engraving and his ability to capture the pathos and beauty of a classical subject. The artwork is a powerful reminder of the virtues of charity and compassion, and its depiction of a funerary monument adds an element of solemnity and remembrance to the composition.
Comments
The figures accompanying Maria Christina to her final resting place represent her virtues. The end group in the cortege embodies her benevolence. A solemn female figure takes an old lame man by the arm, thereby literally offering him support.
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