An Angel Carrying a Torch c. 1500 - 1504

This pen-and-ink drawing by Filippino Lippi, a prominent Florentine artist of the late 15th century, showcases a dynamic depiction of an angel carrying a torch. The angel’s wings and flowing drapery are rendered with a sense of movement and energy, highlighting Lippi’s mastery of line and form. This study, dating back to the late 1490s, might have served as a preparatory sketch for a larger artwork, demonstrating the artist's creative process. Its intimate scale and emphasis on anatomical detail makes it a valuable example of Renaissance drawing.