Sketch for Lot and His Daughters (verso)

1604

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Sketch for Lot and His Daughters (verso) is a 1604 by Pietro da Cortona, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Pietro da Cortona
When & what style?: 1604 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This looks like a rough, faded drawing of three nude figures. The lines are light and sketchy, almost like a quick study. The shapes blend into a pale, grainy background, with some darker smudges where shadows might be. The artist left big gaps in the drawing—no clear faces or details, just loose strokes. It feels like a practice piece, not a finished work. Check out Baroque for more art like this—dramatic and full of movement.