Two Putti Fighting; Study for the Galleria Farnese
1599-1601
Annibale Carracci sketched these two chubby, winged cherubs—known as putti—locked in a playful wrestling match as a study for his massive ceiling frescoes in the Galleria Farnese in Rome. Created around 1600, this drawing captures the dynamic energy and movement that would become a hallmark of the Baroque style. The oval frame with a ribbon at the top suggests it was designed to look like a hanging cameo or medal, adding a clever trompe-l'œil touch to the grand decorative scheme.
Views: 8