Cesare Franchi, called il Pollino (Perugia ca. 1560-1598 Rome)

Closely inspired by Michelangelo's Bacchanal of Putti (Windsor Castle, Royal Library), this lively ensemble was executed by Pollino in his vibrant and quirky pen style. Recognized by Mario Di Giampaolo, the sheet relates to other drawings by the artist who was mostly active between Rome and Perugia in the footsteps of Federico Barocci and Federico Zuccaro (Scritti sul disegno italiano 1971-2008, Florence 2010, pp. 284-89, ill.).