The artwork, titled “Cherub, half-length, by Guercino,” was crafted by the esteemed artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi. It belongs to the Neoclassicism art movement and is categorized under the genre of sketch and study. Furthermore, the artwork is part of a series called “Collection of drawings engraved after Guercino.”
In the composition, a cherub is depicted in a half-length pose. The cherub’s serene and contemplative demeanor is meticulously rendered with delicate shading, highlighting the soft contours of its youthful face and body. The angelic figure’s downward gaze and gentle posture evoke a sense of innocence and calm. Subtle details in the drapery and background accompany the central figure, emphasizing the artwork’s focus on form and expression.
