Staand mannelijk naakt met cornucopia en bazuin 1803

This 1803 drawing, "Staand mannelijk naakt met cornucopia en bazuin," by Dutch artist Jacob Smies, features a standing nude male figure holding a cornucopia and a trumpet. The figure, depicted in meticulous detail, demonstrates Smies’ mastery of anatomical drawing, a skill essential to his success as an academic artist. The drawing, created in charcoal on paper, is a classic example of Neoclassical art, emphasizing form, structure, and idealized beauty. This study for a larger composition, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the artist's process and the classical ideals that influenced his work.