Flying Figure Appearing before an Enthroned Figure 1662 - 1728

"Flying Figure Appearing before an Enthroned Figure" is a red chalk drawing by Italian artist Paolo De Matteis, created between 1662 and 1728. The drawing features an enthroned figure, likely a deity or ruler, and another figure in flight, possibly an angel or messenger, approaching the enthroned figure. The composition is dynamic and filled with a sense of movement and drama. The use of red chalk creates a delicate and expressive quality, emphasizing the figures' contours and the flowing drapery. The drawing, which measures 8 by 12-3/16 inches, is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This work is a characteristic example of De Matteis' skill as a draftsman and his ability to capture the human form with both precision and expression.