Jean-Francois HUGUET (1679-1749) The Virgin in the Temple

Jean-Francois HUGUET (1679-1749)
The Virgin in the Temple
Black pencil and grey wash, passed with a stylus
Signed and dated 1748 lower left, inscription in Latin at bottom
42×31, 2cm
Foreshadowing, crease in centre and probably
a preparatory drawing for an etching.