Study for the Holy Family 1518

amateur sketch

facial expression drawing

light pencil work

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

charcoal art

portrait reference

pencil drawing

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

"Study for the Holy Family" is a black chalk drawing by Raphael, created in 1518. It is a preparatory study for a larger composition, showcasing Raphael's mastery of figure drawing and composition. The drawing depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the Christ Child, with a partial figure of Saint Joseph in the upper right corner. The work is housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy, and is a testament to Raphael's artistic genius during the High Renaissance.