An Angel Carrying a Torch

Lippi employed a combination of pen and brown ink for outlines and details, paired with gray wash for shading. The loose, expressive lines and dark ink accents, set against the light, textured paper, evoke a sense of dynamism and spontaneity, hinting at the work’s possibly preparatory nature.

Created circa 1502 by Filippino Lippi, this drawing reflects the artist’s exposure to both Florentine and Roman artistic influences of the late Early to early High Renaissance period. Specific provenance details are not provided.

This work fits within the broader context of Renaissance drawing practices, where pen and ink with wash were commonly used for detailed studies or preliminary designs. Lippi’s use of these mediums aligns with contemporary artistic methods.

While specific impact or direct lineage of *An Angel Carrying a Torch* is not detailed, it contributes to the understanding of Filippino Lippi’s artistic range and the evolution of Renaissance drawing techniques.