Ontwerp voor een altaarstuk met de Heilige Familie en Heiligen c. 1590 - 1595

This preparatory drawing by Francesco Vanni, completed sometime between 1590 and 1595, is a study for an altarpiece depicting the Holy Family. The composition features the Virgin Mary seated with the Christ child, while a kneeling figure holding a book is positioned to the left. The artwork is a fine example of the artist's early style and was intended for an altarpiece, a common form of religious artwork in the 16th and 17th centuries. It showcases Vanni's mastery of figure drawing and his ability to capture the solemnity and reverence of the subject matter. This preparatory drawing, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable document for understanding the process of Vanni's artistic creation.