Putten mit Deckelvase und Amphora auf Wolken 

Gaspare Diziani created this drawing, "Putten mit Deckelvase und Amphora auf Wolken," likely in the 18th century, using pen and brush in brown and gray. The work features putti, or cherubic figures, amidst clouds, along with a covered vase and amphora. The composition is fragmented, with figures and objects distributed across the page, creating a sense of dynamic movement. Diziani’s use of line varies from delicate and precise to broad and gestural, lending a lively quality to the scene. The limited tonal range focuses attention on the interplay of form and space. The drawing feels like a study, exploring the interplay between classical forms, such as the vase and amphora, with the ethereal realm of the clouds and putti. The arrangement challenges a fixed interpretation, inviting viewers to consider the symbolic relationships between the classical and the divine, the earthly and the celestial. Note how the strategic placement of each element directs our eyes, suggesting a narrative that remains open to interpretation.