Putto Poised on Right Leg (recto); Sketch of a Draped Arm (verso) 1575 - 1600

This red chalk drawing by Domenico Cresti, also known as "Il Passignano," depicts a putto, a winged cherub often depicted in Renaissance art. The putto stands on its right leg, its left leg extended in a dynamic pose, and its left arm outstretched. The work is typical of Passignano's style and the mannerist period, and it is likely a preparatory study for a larger composition. The drawing's delicate lines and subtle shading create a sense of movement and life, making it a powerful example of Passignano's mastery of the human form.