Woman Seated on Clouds c. 1600

Cristoforo Roncalli's "Woman Seated on Clouds," created around 1600, showcases the artist's adeptness in figure drawing. Executed in red chalk on paper, the artwork depicts a woman seated on clouds, her gaze directed upwards. The delicate hatching and subtle shading create a sense of volume and form, emphasizing the woman's graceful posture. This drawing, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, is a testament to Roncalli's mastery of the Renaissance style, highlighting the classical ideal of beauty and grace.