Drawing of a Grotesque after a 16th-century Decorative Relief. 1770 - 1830

Filippo Cretoni’s Drawing of a Grotesque after a 16th-century Decorative Relief. is a graphite drawing of a winged figure with a bull skull and other decorative elements. This drawing is a preparatory sketch for a larger piece, demonstrating the artist's use of 16th-century style ornamentation. The work is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The drawing is a fine example of Cretoni's skill in capturing the details and nuances of Renaissance decorative art.