Flying Putto Supporting a Crown 1652 - 1726

"Flying Putto Supporting a Crown" is a red chalk drawing created by the Italian Baroque artist Anton Domenico Gabbiani between 1652 and 1726. The drawing, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, depicts a winged cherub, or putto, in a dynamic pose as it hovers mid-air, supporting a crown with its outstretched arms. Gabbiani's masterful use of red chalk creates a sense of volume and movement, showcasing the putto's delicate form and the weight of the crown it carries. The drawing is likely a study for a larger composition, highlighting the artist's skill in capturing the human figure and its interaction with symbolic objects.