An Angel in Flight

About this work

This drawing shows a naked figure with wings, arms spread wide as if flying. The lines are loose and sketchy, with quick strokes that leave some areas faint. The paper is brown, and the figure’s body is drawn in dark chalk, almost like a shadow. The artist focused on movement—you can see the wind in the wings and the way the body tilts. This style was common in Renaissance studies to practice anatomy and motion. Next, look up Renaissance to see how artists like this one explored movement and the human body.