Vliegende putto met opgeheven armpjes 1582 - 1602

This drawing, titled "Vliegende putto met opgeheven armpjes" (Flying Putto with Raised Arms), is by Agostino Carracci, a prominent artist of the late 16th century. Created between 1582 and 1602, it showcases Carracci's talent for anatomical detail and masterful depiction of movement. The drawing, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, presents a winged cherub in mid-flight, its body contorted in a dynamic pose with arms raised in a gesture of praise or supplication. This small-scale work exemplifies the burgeoning interest in classical art and anatomy during the Renaissance, evident in the putto's idealized proportions and naturalistic rendering.