Male nude 1639 - 1709

This red chalk drawing, "Male Nude," by Italian Baroque artist Giovanni Battista Gaulli, is a study for a larger composition. Executed between 1639 and 1709, it depicts a reclining male figure draped in cloth, showcasing Gaulli's skill in capturing the human form. The piece, held in the Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark, provides a glimpse into the artist's preparatory process and the anatomical precision he employed in his works. The dynamic pose and detailed musculature of the figure exemplify the artistic style of the era.