A Domestic Scene 1582 - 1584

"A Domestic Scene" is a drawing by Annibale Carracci, executed in 1582-1584. It depicts a mother interacting with her two children in a domestic setting, with the woman appearing to adjust the clothing of one of the children. The drawing is a study of the human figure and is notable for its naturalism and attention to detail. The artist's use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of volume and texture, conveying a sense of everyday life and the intimate bond between a mother and her children. The drawing is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.