Scherzo di Fantasia: Two Standing Orientals and a Standing Youth with a Sword 1696 - 1770

This pen and brown wash drawing, *Scherzo di Fantasia: Two Standing Orientals and a Standing Youth with a Sword*, is a study by renowned Italian artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. The drawing depicts three figures, two standing "Orientals" and a youth with a sword, against a pale background. Created between 1696 and 1770, it is a prime example of Tiepolo's masterful handling of line and wash, demonstrating his ability to convey both form and movement. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this study, which is a testament to Tiepolo's prolific artistic career and his skill in capturing the human form with elegance and dynamism.