Giovanni Battista Gaulli (1639-1709) Italian, Neoclassical  Mythological Scene Ink and Wash on Paper.

Ink and wash preparatory sketch of a Roman crowd erecting a statue. Unsigned. Framed. Drawing with reddish brown ink and wash

On thin laid paper with two 17th century watermarks; Flag watermark- Heawood watermark catalog #1372; also, a coat of arms watermark

Inscribed and numbered verso with the name of the artist GB Gaulli

Overall Size: 12 1/2 x 18 1/4 in. 

Sight Size: 10 x 16 1/4 in. 

Giovanni Battista Gaulli (1639-1709), known as Baciccio, was a prominent Italian Baroque painter celebrated for his dynamic frescoes and dramatic use of light and perspective. Born in Genoa, he established himself in Rome where he became closely associated with the Jesuits. Gaulli's most famous work is The Triumph of the Name of Jesus in the Church of the Gesù, which masterfully combines illusionistic painting, vibrant color, and foreshortened figures. His art is characterized by its emotional intensity and skillful integration of painting with architectural space, making him a key figure in the Baroque era.

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