Tempest

This drawing captures a moment of intense physical struggle as several figures attempt to move or seek shelter during a powerful storm. Swirling, rhythmic lines represent the wind blowing garments and hair, while a muscular man on the left battles to keep hold of a large sack. The central group shows a mother protectively holding a young child, emphasizing human vulnerability to the natural elements.

In Renaissance thought, the tempest served as a potent symbol for Fortuna (Fortune) and the chaotic, unpredictable nature of the sublunary world. This focus on atmospheric turmoil reflects the era's emerging interest in natural philosophy and the 'affetti'—the visual representation of internal and external forces acting upon the human body.