Zittend academienaakt, als tekenaar Possibly 1726

Bernard Picart's *Zittend academienaakt, als tekenaar* (Sitting Nude Academy Figure as a Draughtsman) is a detailed black chalk drawing from 1726. This piece demonstrates the Dutch artist's mastery of anatomy and the human form, as seen in the accurate rendering of the male nude's musculature and pose. Picart’s study of the human figure is evident in the way he captures the subtle nuances of the body, from the tension in the muscles to the relaxed pose of the figure. This drawing is an example of the academic tradition, where artists studied the human figure in detail, and it highlights Picart's contributions to the field of anatomical drawing.