Figure Studies: Men Standing by a Large Vase, a Falling Nude Figure, and Other Figures 1613 - 1678

Giulio Carpioni's "Figure Studies: Men Standing by a Large Vase, a Falling Nude Figure, and Other Figures" is a red chalk drawing that showcases the artist's mastery of anatomical detail and figure composition. The drawing, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a series of figures, including a fallen nude, standing figures, and a group of smaller figures seemingly interacting. Carpioni's use of red chalk, with its subtle tonal variations, allows him to capture the nuances of form and movement. This study is indicative of Carpioni's practice and interest in figure studies, a central theme in his artistic career.