Allegory of Sleep 1565 - 1575

Giorgio Vasari's "Allegory of Sleep," created between 1565 and 1575, is a small, circular drawing featuring a winged female figure, likely Morpheus, the god of dreams, cradling a sleeping youth. The composition is framed by a series of concentric rings, and three cherubs, symbolizing dreams, are depicted flying above. The work is a study in line and form, demonstrating Vasari's skill as a draftsman and his interest in the classical tradition.