Studies of a Statuette of Atlas 1549

Jacopo Tintoretto's "Studies of a Statuette of Atlas" is a 1549 charcoal drawing depicting the titular figure in two different poses. The drawing is a study for a larger work, and it demonstrates Tintoretto's masterful ability to capture the human form with anatomical accuracy and expressive power. The loose, gestural lines of the drawing suggest the dynamism and energy of the figure, while the detailed rendering of the muscles and tendons speaks to the artist's deep understanding of human anatomy. This sketch, created during the artist's early career, foreshadows the monumental and dynamic figures that would define Tintoretto's mature style.