1710
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Virgin and Child with Five Saints is a 1710 ink by Donato Creti, a Baroque work, depicting Adoration of the Shepherds, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows the Virgin and Child with five saints. It's drawn with pen and brown ink on paper. The artist used simple lines to create the figures, and the paper's texture is still visible, which makes it feel more intimate. The drawing has a quiet, personal feel to it. The saints are standing together, looking calm and serene. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Creti, Donato.
Donato Creti (24 February 1671 – 31 January 1749) was an Italian painter of the Rococo period, active mostly in Bologna, Papal States.
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