Standing Youth in Profile to Right, Holding Staff n.d.

Domenico Fiasella created this drawing, "Standing Youth in Profile to Right, Holding Staff," using black and white chalk on blue paper. Fiasella was a well-known painter in Genoa, Italy, during the Baroque period. During the 17th century, Italian art was deeply intertwined with the cultural and religious norms of the time. Fiasella often depicted religious and mythological subjects, reflecting his society's values and beliefs. Here, he seems to be departing from traditional representations in favor of an alternative narrative. The youth's bowed head and the staff he holds suggest themes of contemplation and introspection rather than outward action. The drawing evokes a sense of quiet strength, a reflection of the personal and emotional dimensions that Fiasella brings to the classical themes he often explored.