The picture depicts the main character of the fairy tale Gianni Rodari “The Adventures of Cipollino”. Cipollino, in the form of a small onion man, stands in a dark prison setting, with a sword in one hand and a set of keys on his belt. His overwhelming feelings of alertness and determination perfectly convey his character. Behind bars is another character who watches as a sparrow sits above them. The atmosphere of the drawing conveys a sense of adventure and expectation, which goes well with the theme of Rodari’s work.