1712
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Bertoldino with the Birds Carried Away By the Kite is a 1712 ink by Giuseppe Maria Crespi, a Baroque work, depicting Putto, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a young boy, a putto, standing in front of a doorway. He is dressed in a loose-fitting robe and has his arms outstretched as he gazes upwards. A kite is flying above him, carrying away a string of birds. The boy's facial expression is one of wonder and excitement, as if he is marveling at the sight of the birds being carried away. The doorway behind him is simple, with a plain stone frame and a small keyhole. The scene is rendered in delicate lines and shading, with a focus on capturing the sense of movement and energy. The use of etching creates a sense of texture and depth, adding to the overall sense of realism. For more on the Baroque movement, explore the works of other artists who contributed to this style.
Giuseppe Maria Crespi (14 March 1665 – 16 July 1747), nicknamed Lo Spagnuolo ('The Spaniard'), was an Italian late Baroque painter of the Bolognese School.
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