Putti Carrying the Cross (recto); Studies of a Hand (verso) 1672 - 1675
gianlorenzobernini
theartinstituteofchicago
drawing, print, paper, chalk
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drawing
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amateur sketch
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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sketch book
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paper
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personal sketchbook
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sketchwork
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pen-ink sketch
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chalk
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water
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sketchbook drawing
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italy
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sketchbook art
This is a pencil drawing by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, a leading sculptor of the Baroque era. Titled *Putti Carrying the Cross* (recto); *Studies of a Hand* (verso), the piece depicts a group of cherubic figures, known as putti, struggling to carry a large cross. The drawing, dated 1672-1675, is a study for a larger work and demonstrates Bernini's mastery of anatomical detail and dynamic composition. It is a testament to his artistic genius and is currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago.
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