An Eagle with Wings Spread
1696-1770
Tiepolo captures the raw power of a bird of prey in this dynamic sketch, where an eagle twists its body with wings fully unfurled. Drawn with swift, energetic strokes on blue paper, the artwork feels less like a static portrait and more like a frozen moment of flight. This kind of rapid study was typical for the Rococo master, who often sketched animals to capture their movement before incorporating them into his massive, ceiling-spanning frescoes. The blue paper acts as a mid-tone, allowing the artist to build both deep shadows and bright highlights with incredible speed.
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