Apollo Supported by a Winged Genius 1696 - 1770

This drawing, "Apollo Supported by a Winged Genius," was created by the renowned Italian artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo between 1696 and 1770. The piece depicts a dynamic scene with Apollo, the Greek god of the sun, light, and music, being supported by a winged genius. The drawing showcases Tiepolo's mastery of line and form, capturing the figures' movement and energy with a flourish of brown ink on paper. This is a study for a larger work, revealing the artist's creative process and his skillful use of preliminary sketches to develop his final compositions.