Sketch for a basket 1528 - 1612

"Sketch for a basket" is a graphite drawing by Italian Mannerist artist Federico Barocci, created sometime between 1528 and 1612. It is a preliminary sketch for a larger work, capturing the intricate woven structure of a basket with delicate lines. The artist's signature "Barocci" appears at the bottom left corner, underscoring the preliminary nature of this work. This drawing is currently housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark.