Design for a Title Page 1665 - 1707

This pen-and-ink drawing by Giovanni Maria Luffoli is a design for a title page. The composition features a central figure enthroned and surrounded by angels and figures in the clouds, with an eagle and a cartouche below. This design is characterized by the dynamic movement of the figures and the rich detail of the drapery and architectural elements, characteristic of the Baroque period. The intricate detail of the drawing suggests a plan for a grand title page for a book or publication. This sketch, dated between 1665 and 1707, is now held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.