A Boy Gazing Upward in Adoration c. 1594

"A Boy Gazing Upward in Adoration" is a red chalk drawing by Italian artist Bartolomeo Cesi, created in 1594. The drawing depicts a young boy with his arms raised in supplication, gazing upwards with a look of intense devotion. Cesi, born in 1556 and died in 1629, was a prominent artist known for his masterful drawings and sketches. The drawing's small size and intimate depiction of the boy's spiritual devotion make it a poignant and moving example of Cesi's skill in capturing human emotion.