Flying Angel 17th century

This 17th-century drawing, entitled "Flying Angel," depicts a winged figure soaring through the air. Executed in brown ink and chalk on paper, the drawing showcases the artist's skilled anatomical rendering of the angel's musculature and flowing drapery. The artist remains anonymous, though the work is attributed to a follower of the great Italian master, Michelangelo. The drawing, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the enduring fascination with angels and their ethereal nature.