St Antony of Padua
1626 [-] 1702
![St Antony of Padua by Domenico Piola, 1626 [-] 1702](https://www.thequadro.com/api/storage/artworks/thumb/l/domenico-piola/domenico-piola_st-antony-of-padua_f67d8cd7)
Domenico Piola’s lively sketch bursts with Baroque energy, featuring a central figure seated on a throne-like structure and surrounded by a chaotic crew of chubby cherubs. You can see the artist's hand at work with loose ink lines and splashes of red and blue wash, mapping out a grand architectural setting that looks like it was meant for a ceiling or a massive altar. The putti at the top seem to be hanging off the architecture like little acrobats, a classic trick of the Baroque style to create a sense of upward movement and divine drama. The bright red splash at the bottom left adds a raw, unfinished feel, reminding us that we are looking at a genius brainstorming a masterpiece.
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