Design for Panel: Allegory of Europe, from the Four Continents 1650 - 1679

This 17th-century drawing by Giacomo Barri depicts a design for a panel of *The Four Continents*, an allegorical series of paintings. The design features Europe, crowned and seated on a horse, with two putti at her side, one holding a crown and the other presenting her with a small object. The central figure is rendered in a detailed and expressive style, emphasizing her regal presence and the drama of the scene. This preliminary study, created in 1650, demonstrates Barri's skillful use of line and shading to convey form and depth. *Allegory of Europe* is a testament to the artist's mastery of figure drawing and composition, typical of his Baroque style.