1630
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Holy Family is a 1630 chalk by Simone Cantarini, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows three figures—two adults and a child—drawn in loose, quick red lines on light paper. The people look like they’re sitting close, maybe talking or resting. Their clothes are simple, and the background is just faint strokes, almost like a blur. The artist used only red chalk, making everything look warm and soft. The lines are rough but full of movement, like they were drawn fast. If you like this sketchy style, look up Baroque next.
Simone Cantarini or Simone da Pesaro, called il Pesarese (Baptized on 21 August 1612 – 15 October 1648) was an Italian painter and etcher.
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