Reclining Figure 1600 - 1700

The anonymous "Reclining Figure" is a 17th-century drawing housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The figure is depicted in a relaxed posture, with one arm extended upwards. The artist utilizes loose lines and shading to create a sense of volume and movement. This drawing is a prime example of the study of human anatomy and form, common in the 17th-century art world. The work, executed in black chalk, is reminiscent of preliminary sketches created for larger compositions.