Design for a Ceiling (recto); Bearded Man Standing (verso) 1696 - 1770

This drawing by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, titled "Design for a Ceiling (recto); Bearded Man Standing (verso)", is a study for a larger work. The image depicts a dynamic composition featuring a winged figure and a winged, bearded man in a dramatic pose. This sketch exemplifies Tiepolo's mastery of line and his ability to capture movement and energy in his drawings, which were often used as preparatory studies for his large-scale ceiling frescoes. The drawing is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, NY.