A goddess in a chariot 1750 - 1775

Andrea Scacciati's "A goddess in a chariot" (1750-1775) is a brown ink drawing depicting a goddess riding in a chariot pulled by two horses. The goddess is surrounded by several cherubs who are holding garlands of flowers and wreaths. This dynamic composition demonstrates the artist's expertise in depicting classical mythology in the Rococo style. The drawing's delicate lines and graceful figures capture the lightness and movement characteristic of the period. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this Italian artwork in New York, a testament to its significance in the history of art.