Et mandshoved og en højre arm og hånd holdende et rundt objekt 1571 - 1639

This charcoal drawing, titled "Et mandshoved og en højre arm og hånd holdende et rundt objekt", was created by Rutilio Manetti, a prominent Italian artist, sometime between 1571 and 1639. This preliminary study, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Manetti's skill in capturing the human form with a focus on anatomy and gesture. The drawing features a fragmented composition, with a detached head positioned below a carefully rendered arm and hand grasping an undefined round object. The sketch's raw, unpolished style demonstrates the artist's process of exploring form and proportion, a valuable insight into the creative methods of the Renaissance era.