Angels and Putti

Giovanni Battista Crosato

Associated Names
Giovanni Battista Crosato

Artist, Venetian, 1686 - 1758

This is a drawing of winged figures ascending into the sky. The drawing features multiple angelic figures sketched with fluid lines and pale washes of ink. The figures have outstretched wings and appear to be in motion. They are surrounded by flowing drapery and clouds, creating an ethereal and heavenly theme. Light and shadow are used to highlight the contours of the figures, adding dimension and depth. The style suggests inspiration from classical and baroque art traditions.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

CA (Anonymous, L. Supp.486b)

Associated Names

Inscriptions

the following all by later hand on the mount, in graphite, lower right: G.A. PELLEGRINI; upper right: 7.; lower right: P / 66+; lower center in brown ink: [scratched out, ill egible]; uRv//in graphite: C40[?]; lRv//: in graphite: 127-12;

Markings

PGB (Anonymous, L. Supp.2079b); illegible, [Santevarni?]

Wikidata ID

Q64572320

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