Flying Putto
1560-1609
Annibale Carracci captures the sheer energy of flight in this dynamic sketch of a chubby putto soaring upward. With one arm stretched high and wings fluttering, this little guy looks like he's in the middle of a serious workout rather than a peaceful angelic glide. Carracci was a master of capturing movement and realistic anatomy, even in his quick studies like this one, which likely served as a preparation for a larger, grander composition. It’s a perfect example of how Baroque artists loved drama and action, turning even a simple sketch into a burst of motion.
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