Study after Caravaggio's 'The Cardsharps' with color notes 1600 - 1700

This anonymous 17th-century drawing, titled "Study after Caravaggio's 'The Cardsharps' with color notes", is a detailed study of the famous painting by the Italian master Caravaggio. The drawing captures the dramatic chiaroscuro of Caravaggio’s style, with the figures emerging from a dark background. The artist has meticulously rendered the details of the figures, including their clothing and expressions, emphasizing the tension and deception present in the original composition. The presence of color notes in the drawing suggests the artist’s interest in understanding the color palette of the painting, further demonstrating the reverence and respect they held for the master’s work.