Studies of Figures for an Adoration of the Magi [verso] 

Donato Creti, a prominent Italian Baroque painter, created this intricate drawing of figures for his planned Adoration of the Magi. Composed in pen and brown ink on paper, the sketch features various figures in different poses and positions, demonstrating Creti's talent for capturing movement and anatomy. This preparatory study, typical of the artist's process, showcases the artist's masterful command of draftsmanship and provides a glimpse into his creative process. The loose, gestural lines and nuanced shading reveal the artist's careful observation of the human form, hinting at the grand scale and dramatic energy of his planned composition.