Angel with Lyre n.d.

"Angel with Lyre" is a pencil drawing by Moncayo Pignatelly, an Italian artist active in the 18th century. The drawing depicts a winged angel, with flowing drapery and long hair, sitting on a cloud and playing a lyre. Two cherubs are depicted below, likely accompanying the angel in music-making. The drawing's delicate lines and subtle shading create a sense of ethereal beauty and light, characteristic of Pignatelly's style. The drawing is currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago.