Kniender männlicher Akt, aus einer Schale trinkend 1723

"Kniender männlicher Akt, aus einer Schale trinkend" (Kneeling Male Nude Drinking from a Bowl) is a red chalk drawing by Bernard Picart, created in 1723. This study, now part of the Städel Museum collection, showcases Picart's mastery of anatomical detail and the human form. The drawing depicts a nude male figure in a dynamic pose, kneeling with his back to the viewer as he drinks from a bowl. The artist's precise and expressive lines capture the figure's musculature, highlighting the tension and movement of the body. This work exemplifies the academic tradition of figure drawing, prevalent in the 18th century.