Tilbagelænet, stående mandlig model, lænket til et alter 1625 - 1677

Heinrich Dittmers’s “Tilbagelænet, stående mandlig model, lænket til et alter” is a charcoal drawing on blue paper that depicts a nude male figure bound to an altar. This artwork is a study of the human form and its dynamic potential, capturing the figure’s musculature and posture with detailed precision. The model’s slumped posture and shackled feet imply a sense of restriction and vulnerability, while the strong lines of his anatomy suggest a resilient spirit. This drawing exemplifies Dittmers’s mastery of anatomical study and his skillful use of charcoal for expressive effects, contributing to the Baroque-era artistic tradition of figurative studies.