Fragments choisis dans les Peintures et les Tableaux les plus interessants des Palais et des Eglises d'Italie 1740 - 1791

This is a print from *Fragments choisis dans les Peintures et les Tableaux les plus interessants des Palais et des Eglises d'Italie*, a collection of engravings by Jean Claude Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non. This print, created between 1740 and 1791, depicts a scene of a seated woman with a child, seemingly embracing her and pointing upwards, as well as an older man in the background. The work is attributed to Spanish painter, Jusepe de Ribera, and was originally housed in a church in Naples. *Fragments Choisis* was a monumental project intended to document and disseminate the artistic treasures of Italy. Saint-Non was a prolific artist, art collector, and writer, and his work captured the spirit of the Grand Tour, a period of significant cultural exchange between Europe and Italy. This print exemplifies the stylistic trends of the 18th century, showcasing the fine detail and delicate shading characteristic of neoclassical art.