Seated Male Nude with Open Book 1695 - 1705

"Seated Male Nude with Open Book" is a drawing by Pedro Duque Cornejo, a Spanish artist active in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The drawing, created between 1695 and 1705, depicts a nude male figure seated with an open book in his lap. The figure is drawn with meticulous detail, showcasing Cornejo's mastery of anatomical representation and his interest in classical art. This drawing, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, is a testament to Cornejo's skill as a draftsman and his dedication to the study of the human form.