Two Crouching Nude Male Figures 1635 - 1645

This is a study in black chalk by Simon Vouet, dated 1635-1645. The drawing features two nude male figures, both crouching and facing away from the viewer. The figure on the left is shown from a slightly more frontal perspective, allowing for a detailed study of the body's structure and form. The drawing exemplifies Vouet's skill in rendering anatomy with clarity and precision. This is a classic example of the academic drawing style popular in 17th-century France. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York houses this small but impactful artwork, measuring just 6 3/4 x 11 1/8 inches.