Light Sketches for cherubs and an old man leaning backwards 1551 - 1640

This anonymous drawing, "Light Sketches for cherubs and an old man leaning backwards," from the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK), exemplifies the use of light sketches to study figure composition. Dated between 1551 and 1640, the piece features a cherub with wings and the outline of an old man in the background, likely intended for a larger composition. The faint, almost ephemeral lines and sketchy nature of the work reflect the artist's exploration of form and movement, highlighting the dynamism of the figures.