Seated Male Figure with the Head of an Onlooker (recto); Standing Male Figure in a Monk's Habit (verso) 1548 - 1612

"Seated Male Figure with the Head of an Onlooker (recto); Standing Male Figure in a Monk's Habit (verso)" is a drawing by the Italian artist Bernardino Poccetti, created between 1548 and 1612. The recto side of the drawing depicts a seated male figure, possibly a self-portrait of the artist, holding a piece of paper in his hand. The drawing is done in black chalk on paper and exhibits the artist's mastery of capturing the human form in a fluid and expressive way. The verso side of the drawing features a standing male figure dressed in a monk's habit. These sketches are believed to be preparatory studies for larger compositions and offer a glimpse into the artist's creative process.