Sketches of Two Putti, One Holding Hand of Dead Christ (recto); Torso and Legs of Kneeling Figure (verso) n.d.

Alessandro Casolani's *Sketches of Two Putti, One Holding Hand of Dead Christ* is a preparatory drawing for a larger work. It features two putti, or winged cherubs, in an expressive and dynamic composition. The artist uses a loose, expressive line to render the figures, highlighting their youthful features and gestures. The sketch on the verso shows the torso and legs of a kneeling figure, providing further insight into the artist's process and the evolution of his ideas for his final composition. The drawing is a valuable example of the artistic practice of sketching and the development of ideas in the Renaissance.