A Kneeling Man in Fifteenth-Century Costume (recto); a small, fragmentary sketch of a recumbant boy, probably by a later hand (verso) 1506 - 1512

This drawing by the Italian Renaissance artist Pinturicchio (1454-1513), titled "A Kneeling Man in Fifteenth-Century Costume," depicts a figure in profile, kneeling and gazing upward. The detailed rendering of the man's fifteenth-century attire and the meticulous shading create a sense of realism and depth. The drawing's small scale, measuring only 6 x 4 inches, suggests it may have been a study for a larger work. The verso contains a fragmentary sketch, likely by a later hand, of a reclining boy. This study drawing offers insight into Pinturicchio's artistic process and his skill in depicting human form.