Ornamental design, probably for a title page: a figure of Time resting on a cartouche held up by a pair of tritons and holding a clock
1650
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1650
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a figure of Time resting on a cartouche held up by two tritons. Time is holding a clock, and there's a pair of putti at the bottom. The scene is set against a plain background. The drawing is detailed, with intricate lines and shading that give the figures depth and texture. The use of putti adds a touch of playfulness to the scene. If you're interested in seeing more works by this artist, you might want to look up Domenico Piola.
