Study for a Console c. 17th century

"Study for a Console" is a 17th-century drawing by Giovanni Battista Foggini, a prominent Italian sculptor and designer. The drawing, executed in pen and wash, is a study for a console, a decorative table or bracket often used to display sculptures or other objects. The design features a central, human-like face framed by elaborate, flowing, and sinuous scrollwork typical of the Baroque style. This type of design was widely used in decorative arts of the period and the work is a testament to Foggini's talent and his ability to combine natural forms and human elements in harmonious and visually pleasing ways.