A Personification of Charity Seated on a Cloud, Surrounded by Putti 1585 - 1605

"A Personification of Charity Seated on a Cloud, Surrounded by Putti," is a pen drawing by the Monogrammist HSK, a Dutch artist active in the late 16th century. This artwork, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts Charity as a woman seated on a cloud, surrounded by putti. The central figure of Charity, with her downcast eyes, radiates a sense of compassion and selflessness, while the putti symbolize the joy and innocence associated with charitable acts. The drawing's delicate lines and the dynamic composition highlight the ethereal nature of the subject, making it a compelling example of religious imagery in 16th-century Dutch art.