Male nude from behind 

This graphite drawing by Italian artist Gaspare Diziani depicts a male nude from behind. A study for a larger composition, the drawing demonstrates Diziani's keen understanding of human anatomy and his skillful use of line to capture the form and texture of the body. While the date of the drawing is unknown, it is likely from the early 18th century, reflecting a period of significant artistic change in Italy. The drawing, currently housed in the Städel Museum, serves as a testament to the artist's academic approach to figure drawing, a practice common among artists of the time. This work, a study for a larger composition, exemplifies the skill and artistic rigor of Diziani's practice.