The Virgin Bringing the Habit to the Seven Founding Fathers of the Servite Order 1671 - 1749

Donato Creti’s 18th-century drawing, "The Virgin Bringing the Habit to the Seven Founding Fathers of the Servite Order", showcases the artist's mastery of pen and ink. This detailed drawing, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts the Virgin Mary, clothed in a flowing robe, descending from the heavens to present the habit, or religious attire, to seven men kneeling in prayer. The scene is rendered with meticulous detail, from the Virgin's flowing drapery to the intricate folds of the men's robes. Creti's drawing is a poignant portrayal of a pivotal moment in the history of the Servite Order, a Catholic religious order founded in Florence in the 13th century. This artwork is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing both the religious and the human aspects of a significant historical event.