A Fishing Putto 1650 - 1700

"A Fishing Putto" is a red chalk drawing by Sophia Blesendorf, dating back to the late 17th century. The artwork features a chubby, winged putto, a cherub-like figure, sitting by a riverbank, holding a fishing rod and a caught fish. The delicate lines of the drawing create a sense of movement and whimsy, typical of Baroque art. The putto's playful expression and the detailed depiction of the surrounding reeds and foliage emphasize the joy and beauty of nature. This intimate drawing, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, exemplifies Blesendorf's skill in capturing both the innocence of youth and the allure of the natural world.