Young Woman, Surrounded by Cupids (The Garden of Charity, vertical version)

Pietro Testa

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of multiple chubby, cherub-like figures surrounding a large tree. The scene consists of cherubic infants, some emerging from the tree's dense foliage, while others are on or near the ground. The figures are in various playful and serene poses. The drawing shows a whimsical, idyllic setting with a tranquil, natural landscape in the background. The line work emphasizes the patterns of the tree bark and leaves, which envelop the cherubs in light and shadow.