Reclining Female Nude 1625 - 1660

"Reclining Female Nude" is a black chalk drawing on blue paper by Dutch painter Govert Flinck, dated between 1625 and 1660. Flinck was known for his portraits and historical paintings but also excelled at figure drawings like this one, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The artist's meticulous attention to anatomical detail and the subtle use of chiaroscuro create a sense of life and realism in the female figure, making it a captivating study for art enthusiasts.