Design for a Sculptural Ornament With an Eagle, Volutes and Leaves. 1652 - 1725

This pen-and-ink and wash drawing by Giovanni Battista Foggini, a prominent Italian sculptor and designer of the late Baroque period, is a design for a sculptural ornament. The drawing features a dynamic composition with a soaring eagle, intricate volutes, and delicate foliage, all rendered in a highly detailed style. The artist's masterful use of line and shading gives the design a sense of depth and volume, suggesting the form of the sculpted ornament. This work exemplifies Foggini's talent for integrating classical motifs with the exuberant flourishes of the Baroque era, creating a visually captivating design.