Design for a Funerary Monument with Caritas c. 18th century

This 18th century design for a funerary monument by Giovanni-Battista Cipriani depicts Caritas, the Roman goddess of charity, holding a child in her arms. A second child, likely symbolizing love, stands to the right of the figure. The drawing, which is housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is executed in brown wash and pen on paper. The design suggests that the monument would have been adorned with classical elements, such as a pedestal and an inscription. Cipriani's drawing reflects the Neoclassical style, which was popular in 18th-century Europe, and demonstrates the artist's skilled draftsmanship.