Group of Women 1700 - 1800

This anonymous red chalk drawing, dating back to the 17th or 18th century, depicts a group of four women. The women are shown standing together, dressed in loose, flowing robes. Their poses and expressions suggest a sense of sorrow or mourning, hinting at a possible biblical or historical subject. The detailed drapery and the delicate hatching technique, characteristic of the Italian Renaissance, highlight the artist's skilled draughtsmanship. "Group of Women" is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.