St Cajetan of Thiene (?) surrounded by putti 1633 - 1715

This 17th-century drawing by Pietro Antonio de Pietri depicts the saint Cajetan of Thiene surrounded by putti. The work shows a central figure standing in a grand gesture, with the putti below interacting with him. Executed in a gray tone, the drawing serves as a preparatory study for a larger artwork, likely a painting. The artist's use of delicate lines and shading creates a sense of volume and dimension, suggesting the form of the final composition. This drawing, part of the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, provides insight into the artist's creative process and the development of his style.