Flying Angel 1553 - 1626

"Flying Angel," a red chalk drawing on paper by the Italian artist Pomarancio (Cristoforo Roncalli, 1553–1626), is a preparatory study for a larger composition. This artwork, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, showcases the artist's mastery of the human form and his skillful use of light and shadow. The gridded background, a common practice among Renaissance artists, indicates a precise approach to composition and perspective. This drawing is a testament to Pomarancio’s skill in rendering anatomical details and capturing the dynamic movement of an angel in flight.