Design for a Decorated Frieze with Alternation of Cartouches and Winged Putti 16th century

This 16th-century drawing by Luzio Luzzi, also known as Luzio Romano or Luzio da Todi, shows a design for a decorated frieze. The drawing features a repeating pattern of winged putti standing beside oval cartouches. The frieze is depicted in an unfinished state, with the putti and cartouches drawn in pen and ink, and the background washed in blue. This design exemplifies Luzzi's talent for creating decorative details for architectural features. The drawing is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.