The Flight into Egypt with the Holy Family and Two Angels in a Skiff 

Giustino Menescardi's "The Flight into Egypt with the Holy Family and Two Angels in a Skiff" is a pen and brown ink drawing that depicts the biblical event of the Holy Family's escape to Egypt. The drawing portrays the Holy Family and two angels in a small boat, with another angel flying above. The dynamic composition and expressive lines contribute to a sense of urgency and movement. The drawing serves as a study for a larger painting, demonstrating the artist's skill in capturing the drama and emotion of a biblical scene. Menescardi, who was born in 1720 and died in 1776, was a skilled draughtsman known for his dramatic and emotive style. The drawing exemplifies his talent for capturing the nuances of human emotion through his detailed and fluid lines.