Two Boys Carrying Baskets n.d.

This black chalk drawing by Giuseppe Maria Mitelli, a prominent artist of the Baroque period, showcases the artist's keen interest in capturing human figures in motion. The drawing, likely a preparatory study for a larger composition, depicts two young boys, one carrying a basket on his head and the other holding a basket in his arms. Their dynamic poses and expressive gestures suggest a sense of spontaneity and energy, typical of Mitelli's style. The loose, sketchy lines of the drawing emphasize the artist's emphasis on capturing the essence of movement and form.