Two Women, One Holding an Anchor, and a Putto on Clouds 1696 - 1770

This pen and wash drawing by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, dating from 1696 to 1770, depicts two women and a putto. The figures are rendered in a loose, gestural style, characteristic of Tiepolo's later work. One of the women holds an anchor, a symbol of hope and stability, while the other looks up with a gesture of supplication. The putto, a winged cherub, rests on clouds below them. The composition is dynamic and full of movement, suggesting a scene of celestial or allegorical significance. The artwork's delicate washes of brown create a sense of ethereal lightness and ethereal presence. Tiepolo's work, renowned for its vibrant colors and dramatic compositions, is often associated with the Rococo period.