An Eagle with Wings Spread 1696 - 1770

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, a leading figure in Venetian Rococo art, produced this dynamic drawing of an eagle, showcasing his mastery of composition and detail. Created between 1696 and 1770, the work is a study in black chalk on blue paper, depicting the bird with its wings spread wide. The intricate detail of the feathers and the powerful pose of the eagle demonstrate Tiepolo's keen observation of nature and his skillful rendering of form. This drawing, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, exemplifies Tiepolo's characteristic elegant and expressive style.